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DA14 YVW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 YVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 85,764 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2026 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only release handle faulty (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 80,238 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2024 75,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm deformed rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining has become detached from metal part (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 30,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA14 YVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA14 YVW, 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 DA14 YVW registered?

DA14 YVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2014.

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