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AX54 APV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 103,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,220 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,220 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,146 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,146 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,764 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS AND PERRISHED

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS AND PERRISHED

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,960 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,125 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,037 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,193 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,858 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AX54 APV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX54 APV, 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 AX54 APV registered?

AX54 APV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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