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J31 RRN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 RRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,773 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 81,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall [ 255/35/18/94W ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,626 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,110 miles

no emissions detected

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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J31 RRN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J31 RRN, 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 J31 RRN registered?

J31 RRN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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