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G20 GCR

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 GCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 142,058 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 162,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front driveing light 50% not working

Pass 13 Feb 2025 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel has been repaired and masked in a substance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 136,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel has been repaired and masked in a substance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 129,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,417 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,521 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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G20 GCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G20 GCR, 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 G20 GCR registered?

G20 GCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2014.

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The MOT history for G20 GCR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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