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DF14 KFC

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,442 mi
Last recorded116,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 116,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn / lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding / outer casing deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding / outer casing deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn / lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding / outer casing deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster arm bush cracking / leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / outer protection deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 102,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not release (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 94,147 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,240 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring underside components

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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DF14 KFC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF14 KFC, 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 DF14 KFC registered?

DF14 KFC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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