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AO14 HWB

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,527 mi
Last recorded80,527 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 72,489 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,169 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 58,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,614 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,777 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake hand snapped away but just hang on last bit (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 48,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake hand snapped away but just hang on last bit (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,801 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front both have cuts in them

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep cuts in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep cuts in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,801 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front both have cuts in them

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep cuts in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep cuts in it (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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AO14 HWB 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 75%.

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 AO14 HWB, 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 AO14 HWB registered?

AO14 HWB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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