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FV14 FVS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,442 mi
Last recorded125,442 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,442 miles

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 Front 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 125,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 12 Feb 2025 114,607 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 114,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,621 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,026 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 85,201 miles
Fail 23 May 2021 85,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working washer jets not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,998 miles

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 31 May 2018 69,618 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2018 69,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,553 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted to vehicle

under body shields fitted to vehicle

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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FV14 FVS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV14 FVS, 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 FV14 FVS registered?

FV14 FVS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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The MOT history for FV14 FVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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