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AP05 DYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 153,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 151,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre split but no cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 145,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 142,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 142,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 140,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 137,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service overdue illuminated on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,592 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service lamp illuminated indicating service overdue

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 136,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service lamp illuminated indicating service overdue

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,879 miles

N/S/R Tyre has several deep cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2014 133,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre has several deep cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 31 May 2013 130,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,958 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes & 3mm in centre. Nearside has nail in tread

Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes & 3mm in centre. Nearside has nail in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,222 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,187 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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AP05 DYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP05 DYW, 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 AP05 DYW registered?

AP05 DYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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