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LS14 VWJ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,052 miles

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

Offside Front Seat wont tilt

Fail 28 Aug 2025 118,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat wont tilt

Fail 18 Jul 2025 118,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine all over the exhaust . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on shoulder and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 108,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,891 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 72,237 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 60,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 47,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,669 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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LS14 VWJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS14 VWJ, 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 LS14 VWJ registered?

LS14 VWJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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