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FY14 TVV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,182 mi
Last recorded141,182 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under shields fitted as standard

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,789 miles

Lower Underside covers fitted as standard.

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 132,788 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal contact with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Underside covers fitted as standard.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f brake pipes corroding under outer coating near to joins to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,980 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,082 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (new part) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (new part) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (new part) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (new part) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake release mechanism sticking.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,086 miles

Both front tyre outer kerb protectors slight damage

Plastic sill , engine and underguard protectors installed

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 TVV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

FY14 TVV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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