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AP54 MAP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,327 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 71,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,497 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 68,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,425 miles

Front to Back brake pipes can't be inspected[cover underneath]

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall got a cut

Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,987 miles

full covers under body and on sills

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,678 miles

unable to check under body due to wind covers fitted to car

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,409 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 MAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 MAP, 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 22 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 MAP registered?

AP54 MAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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