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KN14 ECT

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

229,686 mi
Last recorded229,686 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 229,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant to low risk of overheat (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak coolant leak and very low ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 226,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, Front to rear /NS and OS rear brake pipes have some swelling and corrosion under the coating, also large sections of pipe not visible/ covered up with coverings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 219,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF Front Lower Arm Bushes Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 219,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF Front Lower Arm Bushes Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 213,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes have some slight corrosion starting to bubble up under the black coating in some places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 201,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and crack in NS lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 201,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and crack in NS lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 192,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 192,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,580 miles

0 emissions recorded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 160,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

0 emissions recorded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,563 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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KN14 ECT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

KN14 ECT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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