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2000 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · W985 LBU

W985 LBU

2000 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/06/2000. Recorded mileage 58,449 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
58,449 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1799cc

W985 LBU Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
  • 58,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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W985 LBU Mileage History

  1. 30/05/200623,491 mi
  2. 30/05/200726,534 mi+3,043 mi
  3. 03/06/200829,067 mi+2,533 mi
  4. 04/06/200931,665 mi+2,598 mi
  5. 27/05/201034,566 mi+2,901 mi
  6. 19/05/201137,059 mi+2,493 mi
  7. 29/05/201239,704 mi+2,645 mi
  8. 04/06/201342,183 mi+2,479 mi
  9. 02/06/201444,120 mi+1,937 mi
  10. 02/06/201546,137 mi+2,017 mi
  11. 06/06/201648,636 mi+2,499 mi
  12. 02/06/201750,793 mi+2,157 mi
  13. 29/05/201852,268 mi+1,475 mi
  14. 03/06/201953,455 mi+1,187 mi
  15. 26/06/202054,702 mi+1,247 mi
  16. 21/06/202155,174 mi+472 mi
  17. 21/06/202256,088 mi+914 mi
  18. 19/06/202356,797 mi+709 mi
  19. 27/06/202356,803 mi+6 mi
  20. 12/06/202457,294 mi+491 mi
  21. 12/06/202557,833 mi+539 mi
  22. 03/06/202658,449 mi+616 mi

Average of roughly 1,747 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

W985 LBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 10:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (W985 LBU) between May 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adve”.

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