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K5 DBS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 DBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 127,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 127,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,824 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 113,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 55,204 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,317 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Top surface of the outer brake disc corroded and started to break off. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside centre of tyre tread quite low measuring 2 mm. 315/35R20 110W Run-Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 32,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,415 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PLATES FITTED FOR TEST

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 27,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,142 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,343 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 22,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,504 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 30,227 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 17,410 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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K5 DBS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 K5 DBS, 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 K5 DBS registered?

K5 DBS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2014.

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