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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

A14 PLEMOT history

A14 PLE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

A14 PLE grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,950 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 PLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 PLE was last recorded at 110,950 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,687 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,950 miles
  • 2025 – 110,687 miles
  • 2024 – 110,148 miles
  • 2023 – 109,406 miles
  • 2022 – 108,928 miles
  • 2021 – 107,851 miles
  • 2020 – 107,512 miles
  • 2019 – 106,847 miles
  • 2018 – 105,520 miles
  • 2017 – 103,467 miles
  • 2016 – 101,691 miles
  • 2015 – 99,494 miles
  • 2014 – 96,598 miles
  • 2013 – 92,295 miles
  • 2012 – 84,953 miles
  • 2011 – 77,720 miles
  • 2010 – 71,041 miles
  • 2009 – 59,719 miles
  • 2008 – 48,721 miles
  • 2007 – 35,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,950 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting/leaking (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,950 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    139399882095
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,687 miles (+539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    540767441514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass110,148 miles (+742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    216178452749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.

  4. Pass109,406 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,406 miles
    Test number
    554796843836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,928 miles (+1,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,928 miles
    Test number
    536283894154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,851 miles (+339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    886416923478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,512 miles (+665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    413499101165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed

  8. Pass106,847 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    279187637826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,520 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    125035588663
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play detected in both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion to rear of subframe and suspension / chasis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Perishing and cracking between treads

  10. Fail105,520 miles (+2,053)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    601843149174
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play detected in both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion to rear of subframe and suspension / chasis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Perishing and cracking between treads

  11. Pass103,467 miles (+1,776)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,467 miles
    Test number
    901581398020
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes deteriorated and cracked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm starting to crack slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass101,691 miles (+2,197)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    573585815988
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin coming away
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan above axle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass99,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    659294279863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting/leaking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail99,494 miles (+2,896)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    189200789712
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting/leaking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass96,598 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,598 miles
    Test number
    669506484268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    105731283264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail92,295 miles (+7,342)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    759761883208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,953 miles (+7,233)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    815206882242
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going bald on inner edges

  19. Pass77,720 miles (+6,679)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    697598391296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDeep cuts in nearside front tyre, unable to see any cords exposed
    • NoteNearside front tyre on inner and outer edges low on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre on inner and outer edges low on tread

  20. Pass71,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    200415180289
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail71,041 miles (+11,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    632605280299
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass59,719 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,719 miles
    Test number
    823005499224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail59,619 miles (+10,898)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    382563999235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass48,721 miles (+13,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    293517698255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    671643307313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,030 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    631682607339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about A14 PLE

Does A14 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 PLE is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 PLE?
The MOT on A14 PLE is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 PLE done?
A14 PLE was recorded at 110,950 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has A14 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 PLE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on A14 PLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A14 PLE find?
A14 PLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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