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DG14 ZVW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 ZVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 75,210 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 75,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides Droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 70,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Fail 9 Aug 2023 60,693 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,279 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 50,979 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,081 miles

Covers fitted.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,631 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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DG14 ZVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG14 ZVW, 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 DG14 ZVW registered?

DG14 ZVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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