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KR14 DYS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR14 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 129,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,158 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 126,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 125,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,160 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,360 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade judders

Fail 8 Sep 2020 96,360 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade judders

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,459 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 1 May 2018 55,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,104 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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KR14 DYS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR14 DYS, 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 KR14 DYS registered?

KR14 DYS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is KR14 DYS safe to buy?

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