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J44 YBY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 94,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 143,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 87,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,546 miles

underbody heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi pipe (nearside & offside) front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 124,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi pipe (nearside & offside) front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 51,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 48,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,180 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,390 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,041 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,174 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are cracked and perished

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres starting to crack and perish on outer walls

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to crack and perish on outer walls

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,284 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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J44 YBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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 J44 YBY, 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 J44 YBY registered?

J44 YBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2014.

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