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FY14 XFO

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,859 mi
Last recorded143,859 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,859 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 143,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 132,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,197 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,579 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,358 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on extreme outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on extreme outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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 XFO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

FY14 XFO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is FY14 XFO safe to buy?

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