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FX14 LVY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,148 mi
Last recorded49,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,148 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 49,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,263 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,851 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 18,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Impact damage to Tyre (inside face) but not sufficient enough to warrant a refusal

Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,428 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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FX14 LVY 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 78.6%.

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 FX14 LVY, 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 FX14 LVY registered?

FX14 LVY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is FX14 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX14 LVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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