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AP54 HFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,110 mi
Last recorded155,110 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 155,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,318 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 21 Sep 2010 54,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,073 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

AP54 HFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AP54 HFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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