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B5 DKK

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,799 mi
Last recorded159,799 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 159,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 158,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 158,210 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 158,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,152 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 158,152 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 156,621 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 156,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 146,886 miles

please note this car has had already welding worked carried out priviosly - underseal applied seem ok however unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2014 148,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front lower panel under bumper corroded

please note this car has had already welding worked carried out priviosly - underseal applied seem ok however unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear drive-shaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 148,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 148,053 miles

slight binding n/s rear brake

Fail 4 Apr 2012 148,053 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,759 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 145,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 145,046 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 143,560 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Mar 2008 143,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,148 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B5 DKK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 DKK, 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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B5 DKK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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