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HV14 CZC

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,597 mi
Last recorded151,597 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 151,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 143,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look to be very close to min spec, recommend wheel removal to fully inspect (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be very close to min spec, recommend wheel removal to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged pot hole damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged pot hole damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 142,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look to be very close to min spec, recommend wheel removal to fully inspect (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be very close to min spec, recommend wheel removal to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged pot hole damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged pot hole damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,205 miles

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

Front brake pads almost contacting wear sensor

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,825 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,324 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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HV14 CZC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CZC, 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 HV14 CZC registered?

HV14 CZC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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