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FJ14 XDM

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,709 mi
Last recorded118,709 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement numerous rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake release lever handle broken/defective

Fail 31 Mar 2026 118,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement numerous rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative reset pressures and system (5.2.3 (h))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake release lever handle broken/defective

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,275 miles

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

numerous rear suspension bushes cracking/splitting

parking brake release lever handle broken/defective

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 100,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on legal limit (245/40 R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake release handle poor

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 17 Mar 2020 55,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 55,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,907 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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FJ14 XDM 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 FJ14 XDM, 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 FJ14 XDM registered?

FJ14 XDM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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