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LT14 VGO

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,303 mi
Last recorded156,303 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT14 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 156,303 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 156,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning cluster (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 143,241 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

noise front suspension on test drive unable to find

Fail 19 May 2025 143,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 128,962 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 128,962 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 114,204 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 114,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 100,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 87,363 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 87,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible space saver fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 79,362 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,829 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,829 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,294 miles

Both front discs also worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LT14 VGO 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 LT14 VGO, 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 LT14 VGO registered?

LT14 VGO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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