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BRN 692C

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,332 mi
Last recorded174,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 692C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 174,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 174,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2023 174,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 174,319 miles

Parking brake just met the limits

Pass 3 Jul 2019 174,261 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber missing (not insecure)

Fail 20 Jun 2019 174,260 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber missing (not insecure)

Pass 23 May 2018 173,973 miles

Front lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner arch corroded (anti roll bar exit inner wing area)

Fail 11 May 2018 173,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Track rod end loose centre loose or worn in tie rod (yellow chalk on item) (2.2.B.1d)

Front lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner arch corroded (anti roll bar exit inner wing area)

Pass 16 May 2017 173,333 miles

both front floors starting to rust

Fail 13 Apr 2017 173,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front floors starting to rust

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,613 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 158,611 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 155,234 miles

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

nearside and offside front sill areas corroded

offside front tyre worn low on inner adge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 154,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 154,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 153,239 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering damper failing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 153,239 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering damper failing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,139 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 151,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Feb 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BRN 692C is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BRN 692C, 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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BRN 692C is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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