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J66 AKN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 103,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged & tyre worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 75,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 62,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,033 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J66 AKN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J66 AKN, 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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J66 AKN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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