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C8 PLT

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,787 mi
Last recorded90,787 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 90,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 89,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,926 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,705 miles

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing unevenly and perishing

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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C8 PLT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 PLT, 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 C8 PLT registered?

C8 PLT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is C8 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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