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R29 ARN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

155,431 mi
Last recorded155,431 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ARN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 155,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 136,750 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 136,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 102,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 101,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,521 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Drumstick

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 109,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,515 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind when releasing parking brake.Audible.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,970 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,497 miles

Brake performance not tested run out of fuel (3.7.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,947 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,309 miles

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

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

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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R29 ARN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 ARN, 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 R29 ARN registered?

R29 ARN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is R29 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 ARN shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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