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A14 SGA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 161,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage boot slight tear leaks grease but prevents ingress of dirt

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 161,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage boot slight tear leaks grease but prevents ingress of dirt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 156,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 153,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,811 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,668 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 138,068 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 138,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section above fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,518 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,142 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall split no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre inner wall split no cords exposed

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,727 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,187 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 SGA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 A14 SGA, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 SGA registered?

A14 SGA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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