1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · C7 WGG
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 95,537 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C7 WGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 95,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C7 WGG 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-Benz 300 (C7 WGG) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
C7 WGG Mileage History
- 23/05/202494,056 mi
- 28/05/202494,056 mi
- 13/11/202494,112 mi+56 mi
- 13/11/202494,112 mi
- 07/04/202695,537 mi+1,425 mi
Average of roughly 791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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