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AN51 RUG

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,595 mi
Last recorded142,595 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 RUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear X2 welding spots opposite sides

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 141,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,838 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 117,837 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,204 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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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AN51 RUG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AN51 RUG, 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 AN51 RUG registered?

AN51 RUG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2014.

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