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FJ14 VXO

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,849 mi
Last recorded169,849 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 VXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 169,849 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle defective (1.1.6 (d))

Rear back box heat shield loose

Fail 27 May 2026 169,848 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle defective (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear back box heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2025 148,916 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 137,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 127,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 114,987 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 114,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated doesn't release fully without assistants (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 104,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 98,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 98,368 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FJ14 VXO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ14 VXO, 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 FJ14 VXO registered?

FJ14 VXO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is FJ14 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ14 VXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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