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LK14 VKL

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,274 mi
Last recorded136,274 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK14 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 136,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,401 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,511 miles

Parking brake effort low requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort low requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 May 2018 63,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2017 50,922 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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LK14 VKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LK14 VKL, 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 LK14 VKL registered?

LK14 VKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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