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FY14 LYO

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,041 mi
Last recorded95,041 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 95,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 85,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (borderline? advise getting measured) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ?nearside and offside. (wheel removal needed for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated wearing edges (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted signs of engine oil leak offside. (advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to/showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (borderline? advise getting measured) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ?nearside and offside. (wheel removal needed for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated wearing edges (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted signs of engine oil leak offside. (advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 76,213 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 63,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 45,465 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 25,591 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,288 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 14,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 LYO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY14 LYO, 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 FY14 LYO registered?

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

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