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LP14 AKU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,463 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 79,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,451 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated keeps staying on when fully used (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,104 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear child seats are fitted unable to inspect seat belts correctly

n/s/f tyre sidewall outer very slight damage (cords are not showing)

Fail 17 Jun 2020 36,074 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash requires investigation as it indicates fault within system (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear child seats are fitted unable to inspect seat belts correctly

n/s/f tyre sidewall outer very slight damage (cords are not showing)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,382 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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LP14 AKU 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 LP14 AKU, 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 LP14 AKU registered?

LP14 AKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2014.

Is LP14 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP14 AKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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