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EK14 TKZ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 TKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,216 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 142,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subfame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 130,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 130,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 116,977 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,977 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,527 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 37,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Poor Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and Lipped (3.5.1i)

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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EK14 TKZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK14 TKZ, 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 EK14 TKZ registered?

EK14 TKZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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