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DX14 JZC

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,046 mi
Last recorded178,046 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 JZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 168,486 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2024 168,438 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalance (n/s rear)

Pass 19 Feb 2022 144,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 144,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,968 miles

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

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,226 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake recorded a lower effort,requires checking

various covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,722 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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DX14 JZC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 DX14 JZC, 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 DX14 JZC registered?

DX14 JZC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is DX14 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX14 JZC 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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