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C234 SLN

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,575 mi
Last recorded153,575 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 SLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 153,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 153,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 153,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 153,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 147,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 142,243 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 142,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 136,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 136,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 130,816 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 125,125 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C234 SLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C234 SLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C234 SLN?

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What year was C234 SLN registered?

C234 SLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C234 SLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 SLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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