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AP54 UOY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 100,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 99,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 96,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,007 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,427 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,835 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,195 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

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 UOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 UOY registered?

AP54 UOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is AP54 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 UOY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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