CarVerify

Free Car Check

72 GLN

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,852 mi
Last recorded108,852 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration72 GLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 108,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim been repaired

Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wheel rim been repaired (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,262 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 93,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 8 fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 5 fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 fracture (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,262 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both leaving smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,727 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,690 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 32,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT UNDER TRAY DAMAGED AND INSECURE

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

72 GLN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 72 GLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 72 GLN?

You can check the full history of 72 GLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 72 GLN registered?

72 GLN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is 72 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 GLN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 72 GLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 72 GLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.