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BK14 BBU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 128,571 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 127,182 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,592 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,622 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working fitted to mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 51,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,658 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,101 miles

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

right hand cornering lamp not working

Fail 6 Apr 2017 28,101 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault extinquished after reset possible fault present (5.4.2)

right hand cornering lamp not working

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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BK14 BBU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK14 BBU, 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 BK14 BBU registered?

BK14 BBU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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