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KU14 UML

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 UML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 70,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 69,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,913 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 67,912 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,263 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (18%)

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted along upper windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted to upper screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 52,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted to upper screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,596 miles

Nearside 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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KU14 UML is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KU14 UML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU14 UML registered?

KU14 UML is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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