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HY14 EGU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 99,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 99,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 93,780 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 88,509 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wipers are partially smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F TYRE CORDS EXPOSED ON OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,464 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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HY14 EGU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY14 EGU, 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 HY14 EGU registered?

HY14 EGU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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