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KC09 ARK

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC09 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 119,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 92,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate has a section loose

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 92,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate has a section loose

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,918 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 68,908 miles

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

TPM indicating that one or more of the tyre pressures is low.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 74,810 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring is heavily corroded at top attachment (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,969 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut not to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre at 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,963 miles

wear both rear tyres inner edges

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,416 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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KC09 ARK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KC09 ARK, 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 KC09 ARK registered?

KC09 ARK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2014.

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