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LM14 XDF

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 XDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 98,376 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly foot/park brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment foot/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 98,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly foot/park brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment foot/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 75,804 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever slightly damaged but can be satisfactorily operated

Fail 7 Jul 2023 75,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 72,641 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,729 miles

Hand operated control valve slightly damaged parking brake release handle (1.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 53,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,953 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 XDF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

LM14 XDF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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