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HB04 ELS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB04 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 113,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 130,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 130,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,834 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,295 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,295 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 111,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,063 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 40,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 22 Jun 2020 85,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 25,793 miles

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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HB04 ELS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HB04 ELS, 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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HB04 ELS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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