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C7 RAY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 124,737 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,539 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 110,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,966 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 127,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 125,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,642 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,857 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 May 2018 45,786 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,505 miles

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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C7 RAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C7 RAY, 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 C7 RAY registered?

C7 RAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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