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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,270 mi
Last recorded175,270 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 175,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,011 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 154,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 154,351 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 129,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,096 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,261 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,532 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,825 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,957 miles

small cut in n.s.f tyre outer sidewall

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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AP54 APP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP54 APP, 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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AP54 APP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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