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AP54 KGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,666 mi
Last recorded180,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 180,666 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 171,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes 27% imbalance

Fail 26 May 2017 171,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes 27% imbalance

Pass 11 May 2016 165,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 159,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 150,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 136,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction displayed on instrument cluster

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cooling fan inoperative

play detected in steering wheel just acceptable

Fail 4 Jun 2013 136,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction displayed on instrument cluster

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cooling fan inoperative

play detected in steering wheel just acceptable

Pass 14 Jun 2012 130,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 115,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 115,713 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 115,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 99,117 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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