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A14 ADP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,042 mi
Last recorded31,042 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ADP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,042 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 31,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,454 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A14 ADP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 ADP, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 ADP registered?

A14 ADP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is A14 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 ADP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A14 ADP have outstanding finance?

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