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J7 XUA

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,924 mi
Last recorded167,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 167,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2026 139,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,049 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 154,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 135,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 141,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 126,358 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect gapping (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect gapping (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 124,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,391 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,989 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 84,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under car car coverd fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2016 53,238 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,286 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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J7 XUA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 J7 XUA, 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 J7 XUA registered?

J7 XUA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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