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LF14 EOJ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,326 mi
Last recorded128,326 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 128,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under sheilds oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 118,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under sheilds oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 104,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,278 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,272 miles

Central Seat belt missing seatbelt clasp (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,450 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 62,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,676 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,370 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged function impaired (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,820 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

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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LF14 EOJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LF14 EOJ, 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 LF14 EOJ registered?

LF14 EOJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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