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A57 EFB

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,970 mi
Last recorded132,970 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 132,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,963 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,030 miles

full under covers fitted unable to see some components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,020 miles

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

full under covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,569 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,415 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Inner cut in sidewall rim protector not through to cords

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

Offside Rear small cut in tread

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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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A57 EFB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A57 EFB, 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 A57 EFB registered?

A57 EFB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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