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AP54 KGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,737 mi
Last recorded28,737 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 28,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,354 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken buty exhaust still adequatly secured.

nail in off-side front tyre.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 113,352 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)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequatly secured

nail in offside front tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,731 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,843 miles

Nearside front tyre has 2 small cuts in outer side wall

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 KGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

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

Is AP54 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 KGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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