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JA54 KSS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 82,285 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s/n/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s/n/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 65,863 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 65,861 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 57,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,661 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cover fitted cannot inspect ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 52,660 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cover fitted cannot inspect ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 40,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 28,322 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Excessively Cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,248 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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JA54 KSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JA54 KSS, 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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JA54 KSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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