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L5 BGS

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,354 mi
Last recorded68,354 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 64,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 61,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,892 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing thorough inspection of vehicle components

Undertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 14 Jun 2022 54,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted preventing thorough inspection of vehicle components

Undertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,880 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2020 45,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,124 miles

both rear and nearside front tyre 4mm

offside front tyre 4mm and bald on inner outer tread

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,148 miles

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,614 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

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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L5 BGS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 L5 BGS, 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 L5 BGS registered?

L5 BGS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2014.

Is L5 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BGS 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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