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APP 546J

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,577 mi
Last recorded140,577 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 546J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,577 miles

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2017 131,361 miles

Front Brake pads apeer to be braking up

Full under body trims fitted

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

Under bonnet trims fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pads apeer to be braking up

Full under body trims fitted

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

Under bonnet trims fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 120,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,264 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,551 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,493 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,595 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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APP 546J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APP 546J, 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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APP 546J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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