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DS14 VWX

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 103,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,928 miles

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency. Adjustment/repair advised.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake pedal stiff to release but can still be operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Fail 19 Jul 2024 85,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - requires cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - requires cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake pedal stiff to release but can still be operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,523 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,106 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly handbrake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel slightly distorted All inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,727 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 May 2019 53,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wipers are smearing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2018 44,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 44,721 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 33,786 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves cracked (4.1.D.1e)

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 May 2017 33,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves cracked (4.1.D.1e)

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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DS14 VWX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS14 VWX, 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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DS14 VWX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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