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L14 CEY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,938 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 53,938 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 48,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch plastic insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 40,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,918 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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L14 CEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 L14 CEY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L14 CEY registered?

L14 CEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is L14 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 CEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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