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A3 GES

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

17,558 mi
Last recorded17,558 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 24,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 23,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,966 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 22,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,781 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 20,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 11,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 6,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 24,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,464 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 20,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 14,844 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A3 GES is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 A3 GES, 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

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What year was A3 GES registered?

A3 GES is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is A3 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GES shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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