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L7 NKL

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 114,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2025 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edge 225/45/17 Continental winter (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge 225/45/17 Continental winter (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,093 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 72,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,276 miles

tyres starting to show uneven wear

Fail 25 Mar 2017 23,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyres starting to show uneven wear

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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L7 NKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L7 NKL, 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 L7 NKL registered?

L7 NKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is L7 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 NKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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