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FL14 LZD

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 LZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,091 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Number plate surround damaged with sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,053 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,748 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords/ply exposed

Fail 5 Jul 2019 30,409 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords/ply exposed

Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,926 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 22,925 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 15,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre / small cut in outer side wall curbing strip

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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FL14 LZD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL14 LZD, 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 FL14 LZD registered?

FL14 LZD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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