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LT14 VJL

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,519 mi
Last recorded164,519 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT14 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 164,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slight corrosion (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 164,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (n/s/f),(n/s/r) x1 each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slight corrosion (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 161,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front casing slightly corroded(n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 157,047 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped . front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 157,045 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped . front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 150,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,125 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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LT14 VJL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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