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L8 LPR

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 84,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 74,342 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 59,091 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 59,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 48,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,508 miles

Fuel hose leaking high pressure pump line (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,854 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 23,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,345 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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L8 LPR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L8 LPR, 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 L8 LPR registered?

L8 LPR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is L8 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 LPR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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