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KS51 BEE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 BEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 118,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 115,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 115,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,333 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, cannot locate the place as the undertray is fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light fault showing on dash, but all lights are serviceable.

Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, cannot locate the place as the undertray is fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light fault showing on dash, but all lights are serviceable.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 66,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 56,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,522 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 55,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,837 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2018 39,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3 mm. 255/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all items

Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,507 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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KS51 BEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS51 BEE, 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 KS51 BEE registered?

KS51 BEE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is KS51 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 BEE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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