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B930 MLF

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,244 mi
Last recorded118,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB930 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,809 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 116,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,296 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded near fuel pump ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded near fuel pump ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,823 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 115,823 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 115,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,094 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 115,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 114,445 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 112,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 111,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 108,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 105,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 104,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 103,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 100,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,596 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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B930 MLF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B930 MLF, 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 B930 MLF registered?

B930 MLF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B930 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B930 MLF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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