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KN14 BTY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,556 mi
Last recorded103,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,556 miles

Front both drop links ball joint dust covers perishing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion suspension, brake lines

wipers slight smeary

Fail 10 Aug 2026 103,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion suspension, brake lines

wipers slight smeary

Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,538 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perished and worn low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,538 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perished and worn low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front hydro bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front hydro bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 76,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,433 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,075 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,660 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,041 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

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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KN14 BTY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN14 BTY, 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 KN14 BTY registered?

KN14 BTY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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