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KW14 DCF

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW14 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 129,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,504 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise coming from rear brake discs

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake foot pedal slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake foot pedal slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,924 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,584 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 64,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front ns & os brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low ns & os

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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KW14 DCF 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 64.3%.

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 KW14 DCF, 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 KW14 DCF registered?

KW14 DCF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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