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J88 KJD

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,986 mi
Last recorded60,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake calliper retaining spring missing

Fail 19 Sep 2023 42,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake calliper retaining spring missing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,459 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 15 Sep 2021 34,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 27,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damage

Fail 16 Sep 2019 27,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,055 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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J88 KJD 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 J88 KJD, 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 J88 KJD registered?

J88 KJD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is J88 KJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 KJD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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