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LR14 ZSF

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 ZSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 103,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,819 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 94,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 76,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 15 May 2023 75,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 May 2022 62,718 miles

All 4 wheels / tyres protrude past wheel arches

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened beyond service limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres stretched on wheels, correct size tyre, wheel is 18 x 8.5J but should be 18 x 7.5J

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres stretched on wheels, correct size tyre, wheel is 18 x 9.5J but should be 18 x 8.5J

Fail 12 May 2022 62,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

All 4 wheels / tyres protrude past wheel arches

Coolant level low, also has warning on dashboard display

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened beyond service limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres stretched on wheels, correct size tyre, wheel is 18 x 8.5J but should be 18 x 7.5J

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative reservoir empty upon arrival, fluid empty warning on dashboard display (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres stretched on wheels, correct size tyre, wheel is 18 x 9.5J but should be 18 x 8.5J

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty upon arrival, fluid empty warning on dashboard display (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,343 miles

n/s/f tyre tread badly worn on inner edge,no tread

parking brake performance poor

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,244 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,244 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 255/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,657 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,337 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 ZSF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 LR14 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

LR14 ZSF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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