CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV14 TKU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,116 mi
Last recorded143,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 143,116 miles

Engine service indicator on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Fail 18 Jul 2026 143,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine service indicator on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Pass 23 May 2025 128,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on edges + wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on edges + wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 112,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper + lower covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper + lower covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 93,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 80,467 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,967 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,327 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 51,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,206 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV14 TKU 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 78.6%.

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 KV14 TKU, 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

How do I check the history of KV14 TKU?

You can check the full history of KV14 TKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV14 TKU registered?

KV14 TKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is KV14 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV14 TKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV14 TKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV14 TKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.