MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven imbalance 48% (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear park brake shoes rubbing slight bind
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear park brake shoes rubbing slight bind
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres worn to 1.6/2mm
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs piited & lipped
n/s wiper judders
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
unable to check inner brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight play nearside front hub
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AP54 KGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KGN, 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 KGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2005.
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