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J44 YVK

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,584 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 120,527 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,211 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,578 miles

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 5 Jul 2022 74,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 96,637 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,550 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,240 miles

park brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,958 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,691 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YVK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J44 YVK registered?

J44 YVK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is J44 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 YVK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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