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AC54 BAS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,827 mi
Last recorded131,827 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 131,827 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,044 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,042 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,010 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 105,626 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 May 2017 96,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring weak and heavy corrosion, advise replacement

Offside Rear coil spring weak and heavy corrosion, advise replacement

Fail 18 May 2016 88,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front heavy outer heavy, tread just on legal limit, strongly advise replacement

Nearside Rear coil spring weak and heavy corrosion, advise replacement

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre tread worn, nail in tyre,2.4 mm, advise replacement

Offside Rear coil spring weak and heavy corrosion, advise replacement

Pass 7 May 2015 78,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 67,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,588 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,564 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,628 miles

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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AC54 BAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 AC54 BAS, 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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AC54 BAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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