1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · C164 CES
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1986. Recorded mileage 184,706 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C164 CES Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 184,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C164 CES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (C164 CES) between July 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”; “Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))”.
C164 CES Mileage History
- 19/07/2024184,700 mi
- 02/05/2025184,706 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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