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K40 SEE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly inside/outside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 80,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly inside/outside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 146,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,542 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 73,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 130,903 miles

Brake performance not tested Not performed due to burst pipe during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,258 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,671 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 72,702 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,474 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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K40 SEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K40 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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K40 SEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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