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C384 BWW

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 124,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 124,096 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 123,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 123,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 122,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 119,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 118,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 118,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 117,433 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 114,973 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 114,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 113,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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C384 BWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C384 BWW, 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

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What year was C384 BWW registered?

C384 BWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C384 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C384 BWW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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