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AP55 BGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 131,225 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear pipes to rear flexy hoses quite heavily corroded (Border line pass) Advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar linkages worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 125,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontal arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar linkages worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 117,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 168,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 168,161 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,793 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 93,748 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,256 miles

Offside Front play in rackend

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

both wipers split at ends

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,717 miles

Exhaust brackets are corroded of but exhaust is still secure

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,587 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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AP55 BGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP55 BGF, 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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AP55 BGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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