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FV64 BYD

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,030 mi
Last recorded186,030 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV64 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 186,030 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 186,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 178,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 172,942 miles

Central Rear prop shaft bush split in several places

Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,604 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 135,055 miles

front tyres worn uneven

Front discs worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 2 TO 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 Oct 2019 133,627 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 2 TO 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,037 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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FV64 BYD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV64 BYD, 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 FV64 BYD registered?

FV64 BYD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is FV64 BYD safe to buy?

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