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G16 SMM

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively audible scraping coming from onboard brake shoes. handbrake efficiency low on this side but still adequate. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively audible scraping coming from onboard brake shoes. handbrake efficiency low on this side but still adequate. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2023 46,605 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 39,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,314 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 32,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,308 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,943 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 24,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 W (MO) (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left and worn on inside 245/40/17 W(MO) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outside 245/45/17W (MO)

offside front tyre worn on outside 225/45/17 W(MO)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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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G16 SMM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G16 SMM, 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.

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What year was G16 SMM registered?

G16 SMM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is G16 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 SMM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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