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BL14 VZU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,397 mi
Last recorded135,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,855 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 121,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,242 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,403 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly slight sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 99,403 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly slight sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,933 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Slight chunk missing out of side tyre wall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Slight chunk missing out of side tyre wall

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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BL14 VZU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BL14 VZU, 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 BL14 VZU registered?

BL14 VZU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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