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FA14 ROW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA14 ROW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,071 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 99,071 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 90,269 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 78,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,102 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 46,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,817 miles

Both front tires worn on inner edges

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and center

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA14 ROW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA14 ROW, 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 FA14 ROW registered?

FA14 ROW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2014.

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