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E5 DLE

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 25 May 2023 56,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,309 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,999 miles

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

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

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

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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E5 DLE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 DLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 DLE registered?

E5 DLE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is E5 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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