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KY14 LYW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 63,022 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 63,022 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KY14 LYW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY14 LYW, 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 KY14 LYW registered?

KY14 LYW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2014.

Is KY14 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY14 LYW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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