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FY14 SCV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,383 mi
Last recorded167,383 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 167,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 162,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 158,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front D.R.L lamp lens damaged and 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 154,257 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both heavily worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front D.R.L lamp lens damaged and 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (borderline) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,074 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , worn on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 SCV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FY14 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

FY14 SCV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is FY14 SCV safe to buy?

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