CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV14 ACY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,634 mi
Last recorded164,634 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 164,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 164,610 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Ratchet not functioning (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT - OUTER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 156,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Partially seized - stiff to operate and wont return (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT - OUTER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 147,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD - ALMOST TO CORDS - ALSO INCORRECTLY FITTED** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD - ALMOST TO CORDS ** 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV14 ACY 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 HV14 ACY, 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

How do I check the history of HV14 ACY?

You can check the full history of HV14 ACY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV14 ACY registered?

HV14 ACY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is HV14 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV14 ACY 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.

Does HV14 ACY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV14 ACY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.