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L999 DME

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,777 miles

Knocking Suspect Steering Rack At Time Of Test

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Undertrays Fitted Restricting Full Inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2025 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Knocking Suspect Steering Rack At Time Of Test

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Undertrays Fitted Restricting Full Inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2023 75,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has slight travel

Pass 29 Dec 2022 71,857 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 66,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front break discs (3.5.1i)

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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L999 DME is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L999 DME, 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

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What year was L999 DME registered?

L999 DME is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is L999 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 DME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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