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BD14 NTE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,593 mi
Last recorded174,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 NTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 174,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 174,589 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 166,662 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 166,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space Saver Fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 157,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower front suspension arm inner bush excessively degraded (debonded from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 145,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 136,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall but no cord or ply showing

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 118,930 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 118,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,795 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 79,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not in an upright position at time of mot /rear seat belt check ca not be carried out

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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BD14 NTE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BD14 NTE, 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 BD14 NTE registered?

BD14 NTE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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