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LP14 FBZ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,293 mi
Last recorded120,293 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,293 miles

Both front lower arm forward bushes cracked and starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has many small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Washer jet poor

Nearside front passengers seat back release handle broken/missing

Fail 17 Apr 2026 120,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front lower arm forward bushes splitting and cracked

Front passengers seat back release catch broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 1 May 2025 116,887 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 86,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,367 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,787 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FBZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LP14 FBZ, 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 LP14 FBZ registered?

LP14 FBZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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