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KR14 ZSW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,381 mi
Last recorded93,381 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,014 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,538 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (255/35x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

exhaust centre clamp cracked

front under tray covered in oil residue

surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components

Fail 27 Apr 2024 82,515 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only stays on (1.1.6 (f))

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (255/35x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

exhaust centre clamp cracked

front under tray covered in oil residue

handbrake warning light stays on after release

surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components

Pass 9 May 2023 77,996 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front under tray has oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Fail 26 Apr 2023 77,550 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not holding (1.1.6 (d))

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front under tray has oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 16 May 2022 69,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 5 May 2021 62,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 12 May 2020 55,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,130 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall and starting to wear uneven

Pass 15 May 2018 34,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZSW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KR14 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KR14 ZSW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is KR14 ZSW safe to buy?

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