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J24 LFT

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 119,023 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Stop light in-op

Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,663 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 104,645 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,138 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,677 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,779 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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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J24 LFT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J24 LFT, 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 J24 LFT registered?

J24 LFT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2014.

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