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AR09 SEE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 SEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 103,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,048 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 53,972 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,461 miles

front door windoor tinted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 32,890 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN PLASTIC TRIM

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,125 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 21 May 2019 48,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,464 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 39,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 24,719 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO OBTAIN RESULTS

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

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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AR09 SEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AR09 SEE, 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 AR09 SEE registered?

AR09 SEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is AR09 SEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 SEE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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