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DD14 DOW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD14 DOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 99,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose, plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex plastic cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight around rear arm welds (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 75,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,130 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,263 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 26 Sep 2017 23,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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DD14 DOW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DD14 DOW, 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 DD14 DOW registered?

DD14 DOW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is DD14 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD14 DOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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