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LJ64 YFN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 109,586 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,597 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting fully . (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake giving low reading on r.b.t also now has a squeak drom offside rear brake after test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scalloping (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from front of car ,, unable to find on test .

tpms on yellow and flashing , benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 93,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake giving a low reading,

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms on yellow.

Pass 18 May 2021 90,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 90,628 miles

Service brake excessively binding N/S/R BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 86,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,302 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 66,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,560 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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LJ64 YFN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ64 YFN, 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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LJ64 YFN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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