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C9 DBB

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear note access limited (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle very limited

Pass 2 Jun 2025 119,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear NOTE access to rear brake pipes limited (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Fail 28 May 2025 119,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear NOTE access to rear brake pipes limited (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,349 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf and osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

access to under side of vehicle limited

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,963 miles

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

access limited to underside

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear whited powder corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,264 miles

excessive cracks and spliting noted to nsf tyre on outer side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,452 miles

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,452 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 18,165 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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C9 DBB 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 91.7%.

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 C9 DBB, 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 C9 DBB registered?

C9 DBB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is C9 DBB safe to buy?

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