2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Cars with air suspension
Air suspension
Cars with air suspension can develop expensive faults that need a specialist.
At the viewing: Check the car sits level all round, look for uneven front tyre wear, and watch for suspension warnings.
- Automatic
Automatic gearbox behaviour
Some automatics shift inconsistently.
At the viewing: Drive through every gear at different speeds. Any odd or jerky changes should be priced in or a reason to walk away.
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 380 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 4,795 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 11,663 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 30,441 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 73,990 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 84,961 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 118,916 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 110,990 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 103,655 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 72,996 | Brakes 31% |
| 2012 | 81,468 | Brakes 39% |
| 2011 | 60,864 | Brakes 39% |
| 2010 | 42,612 | Brakes 39% |
| 2009 | 41,744 | Brakes 41% |
| 2008 | 44,156 | Suspension 42% |
| 2007 | 39,195 | Suspension 48% |
| 2006 | 31,275 | Suspension 55% |
| 2005 | 27,259 | Suspension 57% |
| 2004 | 20,438 | Suspension 57% |
| 2003 | 14,253 | Suspension 53% |
| 2002 | 7,932 | Suspension 48% |
| 2001 | 4,263 | Suspension 47% |
| 2000 | 1,993 | Suspension 41% |
| 1999 | 2,498 | Suspension 36% |
| 1998 | 2,759 | Suspension 38% |
| 1997 | 2,187 | Suspension 44% |
| 1996 | 1,272 | Suspension 37% |
| 1995 | 970 | Brakes 33% |
| 1994 | 779 | Suspension 37% |
| 1993 | – | Too few tests |