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AVZ 212

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,972 mi
Last recorded170,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 212
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 170,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 170,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 160,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 74,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 28 Oct 2018 74,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted underneath.

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,189 miles

O/S/R Brake disc pitted

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 61,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Brake disc pitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AVZ 212 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AVZ 212, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVZ 212 registered?

AVZ 212 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2014.

Is AVZ 212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVZ 212 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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