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C43 SLO

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 SLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 90,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 90,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 89,895 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 89,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 88,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,536 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,809 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,235 miles

brake discs surface rusting

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to rust

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre starting to perish and tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

parking brake performance slightly low

rear brakes slight binding

rear diff slightly damp

slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 85,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,449 miles

both rear rubber brake hoses starting to perish.

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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C43 SLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C43 SLO, 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 C43 SLO?

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What year was C43 SLO registered?

C43 SLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C43 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C43 SLO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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