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HJ14 VZW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 66,048 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective distorting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective distorting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 47,345 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 38,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ14 VZW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ14 VZW, 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 HJ14 VZW registered?

HJ14 VZW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2014.

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The MOT history for HJ14 VZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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