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LR14 DYV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,677 mi
Last recorded121,677 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 DYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 121,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,045 miles

Front NS & OS droplink dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2025 108,037 miles

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

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

Front NS & OS droplink dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - bonding on bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - bonding on bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,217 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 47,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,449 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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LR14 DYV 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 78.6%.

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 LR14 DYV, 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 LR14 DYV registered?

LR14 DYV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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The MOT history for LR14 DYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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