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AS11 APE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS11 APE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 142,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,045 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2024 69,460 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 69,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 40,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 80,191 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,697 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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AS11 APE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 AS11 APE, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AS11 APE registered?

AS11 APE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is AS11 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS11 APE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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