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285 ALT

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 47,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 47,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 40,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,151 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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285 ALT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 285 ALT, 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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How do I check the history of 285 ALT?

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What year was 285 ALT registered?

285 ALT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is 285 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 ALT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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