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J5 FYY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,378 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 107,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,189 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,189 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,989 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,904 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 87,904 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,539 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,843 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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J5 FYY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J5 FYY, 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 J5 FYY registered?

J5 FYY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is J5 FYY safe to buy?

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