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AP54 SXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,574 mi
Last recorded215,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 215,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 205,536 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

engine covers and undertray fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f lower front arms have play in bush

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 205,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front- rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt fraying

engine covers and undertray fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f lower front arms have play in bush

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 185,167 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 165,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 149,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 149,975 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 129,536 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 129,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,949 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,667 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front pads appear to be wearing thin

small cut to n/s/f tyre

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,792 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

unable to check under body due to under body trays being fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,169 miles

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

unable to check outer sills or underbody due to covers

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 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

AP54 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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