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AV14 BZY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,078 mi
Last recorded185,078 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 BZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 185,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 184,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 167,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 167,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm in middle tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,836 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light lens damaged

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Light cluster damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,633 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

N/S/R Light cluster damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Light cluster damaged/cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to O/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Light cluster damaged/cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to O/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,089 miles

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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AV14 BZY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AV14 BZY, 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 AV14 BZY registered?

AV14 BZY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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