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AP54 DSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,853 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Fail 26 Jun 2019 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,842 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly (PARK BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY)

front exhaust mount corroded through

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,773 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken suspension spring (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,754 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

plastic shields fitted under vehicle + sill covers obscuring view

rear exhaust corroded with slight leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

plastic shields fitted under vehicle + sill covers obscuring view

rear exhaust corroded with slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,031 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear obscring view.

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring view.

Fail 29 May 2014 58,110 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic covers fitted to floor area under vehicle preventing view for inspection.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view for inspection.

Pass 29 May 2014 58,110 miles

plastic covers fitted to floor area under vehicle preventing view for inspection.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view for inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,168 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,785 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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AP54 DSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DSO, 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 AP54 DSO registered?

AP54 DSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AP54 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 DSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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