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AP54 FCS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 110,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are slightly corroded underneath the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components and subframe are corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,219 miles

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

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,775 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,785 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,354 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened affected by surface corrosion in areas (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,650 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion affecting rear subframe

Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion affecting rear subframe

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,473 miles

Rear silencer temp repair carried out

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,733 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,426 miles

both front tyres kerb damage on outer side walls

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt unable to test

full vehicle under tray fitted

unable to veiw rear coil springs fully due to suspension arms

various marks & scratches to body panels & alloys

Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,321 miles

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

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

both front tyres kerb damage on outer side walls

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt unable to test

full vehicle under tray fitted

unable to veiw rear coil springs fully due to suspension arms

various marks & scratches to body panels & alloys

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,767 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 FCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP54 FCS, 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 FCS registered?

AP54 FCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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