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FY14 LXJ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,224 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,679 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

top and bottom covers fitted

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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FY14 LXJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY14 LXJ, 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 FY14 LXJ registered?

FY14 LXJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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