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LM14 LUW

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,229 miles

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))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements brake noisy (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6 to 2mm,255/35/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,133 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 119,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

dash warning light on brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,362 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,359 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 59,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,572 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,671 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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LM14 LUW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM14 LUW, 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 LM14 LUW registered?

LM14 LUW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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