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APY 236A

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,366 mi
Last recorded90,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 236A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,454 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 82,793 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT. (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,717 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,343 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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APY 236A is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 APY 236A, 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 APY 236A registered?

APY 236A is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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