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L9 AEX

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,404 mi
Last recorded43,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,404 miles

covers on vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 41,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 136,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,088 miles

Offside Front Incorrectly fitted according to rotation

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,710 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,515 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 118,515 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 26,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing excessively on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,124 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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L9 AEX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L9 AEX, 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 L9 AEX registered?

L9 AEX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is L9 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 AEX shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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