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A23 SBN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 89,514 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,337 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,015 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to get reading at time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,350 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm boot split, still preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,462 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,115 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 30,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,186 miles

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

Offside 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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A23 SBN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A23 SBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 SBN registered?

A23 SBN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is A23 SBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 SBN have outstanding finance?

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