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C525 PPJ

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 PPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,166 miles

nearside front steering idler slight play

offside front steering box slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,111 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front steering box slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2018 130,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 125,571 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 123,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,397 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight rusting on offside lower sill

Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,615 miles

all tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on body sills

slight movement nearside steering idler

Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,301 miles

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

corrosion present on front jacking points

slight corrosion on front brake pipe ferrules

Fail 30 Oct 2008 113,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion present on front jacking points

slight corrosion on front brake pipe ferrules

Pass 17 Oct 2007 110,913 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centrre prop shaft bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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C525 PPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C525 PPJ, 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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What year was C525 PPJ registered?

C525 PPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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