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LP14 FCY

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,190 mi
Last recorded23,190 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 23,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 23,190 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 224,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 224,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 211,014 miles

Small chip windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2023 211,014 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Small chip windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2022 181,294 miles

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

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

Small chip windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2021 171,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 152,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,286 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

airbag message displayed on screen " front left malfunction consult workshop" no air bag light illuminated

undersheilds underside restricting view

Fail 29 Jun 2018 65,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

airbag message displayed on screen " front left malfunction consult workshop" no air bag light illuminated

undersheilds underside restricting view

Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,504 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cuts to inner and outer sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and the tyre is stepped on the inner edge and also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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 FCY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

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

Is LP14 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP14 FCY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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