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KV14 TNJ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under body covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 119,951 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under body covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,182 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 106,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightperishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,089 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,688 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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KV14 TNJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TNJ, 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 KV14 TNJ registered?

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

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