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KW14 LMV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW14 LMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive origin not visible due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,002 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements correct plated fitted (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible correct plated fitted (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,333 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,049 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 56,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,241 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,357 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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KW14 LMV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

KW14 LMV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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