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2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · S8 YFL

S8 YFL

2014 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 106,893 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2014 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
106,893 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
2143cc
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S8 YFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 106,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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S8 YFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz C (S8 YFL) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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S8 YFL Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202290,367 mi
  2. 12/09/202395,319 mi+4,952 mi
  3. 04/09/2024101,008 mi+5,689 mi
  4. 04/09/2024101,008 mi
  5. 17/09/2025106,893 mi+5,885 mi

Average of roughly 5,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2014 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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