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A14 GDC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,319 mi
Last recorded57,319 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 57,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,903 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 52,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 49,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts/cracks inner sidewall, slightly perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play felt when shaking wheel top to bottom and side to side during steering/suspension checks

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,520 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,505 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,019 miles

Exhaust emissions are to clean to be detected by DSM

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,331 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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A14 GDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 GDC, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 GDC registered?

A14 GDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is A14 GDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GDC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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