CarVerify

Free Car Check

FK53 DJW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK53 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 151,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 145,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 107,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 136,980 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 94,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 94,760 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,980 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated partially seized and stays down when pushed (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

parking brake performance poor

Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on pressures low

Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,803 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,325 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

tpms light on

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,327 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,327 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 47,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2017 29,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front Tyre's starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,585 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 30,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 22,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,569 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 14,569 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,108 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FK53 DJW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FK53 DJW, 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

How do I check the history of FK53 DJW?

You can check the full history of FK53 DJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FK53 DJW registered?

FK53 DJW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is FK53 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FK53 DJW shows 34 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FK53 DJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FK53 DJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.