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C541 FHB

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 118,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 118,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,946 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,640 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

slight play in front suspension

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,640 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing

o/s/r tyre low

slight play in front suspension

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 114,493 miles

exhaust rubbers cable tied

Pass 31 May 2014 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp in both headlamps

Fail 23 May 2014 114,036 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp in both headlamps

Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber spliting

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,320 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Mar 2009 112,701 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 112,636 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,927 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 11,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C541 FHB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C541 FHB, 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 C541 FHB registered?

C541 FHB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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