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C415 LOG

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

251,813 mi
Last recorded251,813 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC415 LOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 251,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 248,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 243,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 234,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 226,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 215,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 203,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 199,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 192,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 192,188 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 184,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 175,590 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

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

Slight play in steering ball joints

Various patches of corrosion but non considered excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2015 165,012 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 155,350 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 151,393 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure advise for now,but this is due to change.

underbody has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,412 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhust rusted to excess

Fail 15 Mar 2012 146,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhust rusted to excess

Pass 7 Mar 2011 140,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2011 140,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large stone chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2010 129,552 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fule presher reg slightly damp

rear fule pump slightly damp

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fule presher reg slightly damp

rear fule pump slightly damp

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

jacking points rusted to excess

nearside bonnet hinge worn

nearside front lower swivel joint worn

washers leaking slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2009 114,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

jacking points rusted to excess

nearside bonnet hinge worn

nearside front lower swivel joint worn

washers leaking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 112,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side jacking pints rusted

n/s bonnet hinge worn

washers leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2008 112,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side jacking pints rusted

n/s bonnet hinge worn

washers leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 105,886 miles

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

both sides outer sills rusted to excess

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

some play in steering box

Fail 6 Feb 2007 105,885 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

both sides outer sills rusted to excess

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

some play in steering box

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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C415 LOG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C415 LOG, 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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C415 LOG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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