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BK14 YBV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,354 mi
Last recorded80,354 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,684 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 72,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,769 miles

Service overdue

Fail 22 Mar 2018 32,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service overdue

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,434 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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 YBV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBV, 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 BK14 YBV registered?

BK14 YBV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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