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AP55 GKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,716 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,709 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,709 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,769 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

near side front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

off side front tyre is wearing on outer edge

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,597 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front tyre is getting low on edges of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,537 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front tyre is wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,719 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 29,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,220 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 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GKK, 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 AP55 GKK registered?

AP55 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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