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CB53 BAT

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 84,600 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4.mm heavily scuffed very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer cross arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4.mm heavily scuffed very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,188 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,276 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,008 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 29,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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CB53 BAT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CB53 BAT, 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 CB53 BAT registered?

CB53 BAT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2014.

Is CB53 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB53 BAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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