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B132 VNE

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,667 mi
Last recorded167,667 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 VNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 167,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,581 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 166,573 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member below radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

The under body is covered in underseal unable to see component's

Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under the vehicle is cover in underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2023 165,766 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded at front

underside undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 165,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet catches slightly seized and difficult to release bonnet panel to open.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft CV boot clip broken on boot.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 164,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 162,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 162,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 155,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 152,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 147,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 147,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 143,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 137,774 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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B132 VNE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B132 VNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B132 VNE registered?

B132 VNE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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