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J888 RCR

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,149 mi
Last recorded176,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 176,149 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,832 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 11 Nov 2024 151,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,629 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Front inner brake pads difficult to fully inspect

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators and bold inner edge

Offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,757 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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J888 RCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J888 RCR, 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 J888 RCR registered?

J888 RCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is J888 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 RCR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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