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L26 TCW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,474 mi
Last recorded70,474 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 TCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 70,474 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 70,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,200 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,051 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,729 miles

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,466 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 8 May 2019 31,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,706 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,194 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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L26 TCW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L26 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L26 TCW?

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What year was L26 TCW registered?

L26 TCW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is L26 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 TCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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