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MS54 ARK

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,037 mi
Last recorded72,037 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS54 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,832 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 64,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,115 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,712 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,938 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2021 28,602 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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MS54 ARK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 MS54 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MS54 ARK registered?

MS54 ARK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is MS54 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS54 ARK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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