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BV14 HFS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,088 mi
Last recorded31,088 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 31,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2025 29,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2024 28,883 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,456 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,193 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 24,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 24,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,197 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 20,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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BV14 HFS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV14 HFS, 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 BV14 HFS registered?

BV14 HFS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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