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C1 APS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake efficiency lower than expected.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,485 miles

Handbrake efficiency lower than normal.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower balljoint has a deteriorated rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on rear sections of main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,586 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,248 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,466 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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C1 APS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C1 APS, 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 C1 APS registered?

C1 APS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is C1 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 APS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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