1986 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · C642 FWW
1986 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 144,693 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2962cc
C642 FWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 144,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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C642 FWW Mileage History
- 21/12/2021141,790 mi
- 10/07/2024141,796 mi+6 mi
- 11/07/2024141,797 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2025144,632 mi+2,835 mi
- 14/07/2025144,693 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C642 FWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes 300 (C642 FWW) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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