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A14 OEY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 54,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge is worn, inner primary groove is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge is worn, inner primary groove is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,782 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 39,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts. 225/40 19 89v Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,122 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front wipers just starting to smear the screen

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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A14 OEY is a 2016 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 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 A14 OEY, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 OEY registered?

A14 OEY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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