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796 MTW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 MTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,756 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ,inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 69,680 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 7,748 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

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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796 MTW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 796 MTW, 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 796 MTW registered?

796 MTW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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