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AP54 KGN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,848 mi
Last recorded185,848 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 185,848 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 185,836 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 185,096 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2018 185,096 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 176,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 176,302 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 179,329 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 153,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 152,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,527 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 138,478 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 108,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 76,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,230 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,605 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 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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