MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,025 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
exhaust centre pipe mounting broken
engine light on
esp error but no malfunction light on dash
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine light on
esp error but no malfunction light on dash
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to open bonnet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front wipers smearing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front wipers smearing / slight play in front wheel bearings / signs of foulling from nsf wheel on inner arch / front discs lipped & deteriorated/ rear springs & brake pipes corroded
front wipers smearing / slight play in front wheel bearings / signs of foulling from nsf wheel on inner arch / front discs lipped & deteriorated/ rear springs & brake pipes corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DE05 APY, 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 DE05 APY registered?
DE05 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is DE05 APY safe to buy?
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