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AW57 OWL

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW57 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring is not seated correctly but is secure

Fail 23 Apr 2025 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring is not seated correctly but is secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,779 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,777 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,391 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 65,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,547 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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AW57 OWL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AW57 OWL, 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 AW57 OWL registered?

AW57 OWL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is AW57 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW57 OWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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