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KN14 SZL

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 94,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 82,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,858 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 78,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 75,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,072 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 59,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,628 miles

Headlamp aim not tested nearside (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,776 miles

advise , brake pedal slip pad worn/wearing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise , 1x off side rear stop lamp not working

advise , brake pedal slip pad worn/wearing

advise , brake wear warning light on

advise , condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2017 39,881 miles

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing low and unevenly

Fail 4 May 2017 39,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing low and unevenly

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 SZL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

KN14 SZL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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