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B943 CGK

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,767 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,704 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,272 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 80,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,580 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,163 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,577 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 54,577 miles

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

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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B943 CGK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B943 CGK, 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 B943 CGK registered?

B943 CGK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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