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AP14 LYW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,077 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,063 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 76,063 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rubber/ metal work fuel pipe leaking (located beside gearbox) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,157 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,679 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,853 miles

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

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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AP14 LYW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP14 LYW, 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 AP14 LYW registered?

AP14 LYW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2014.

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