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GJ14 SPU

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,116 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 84,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low but efficiency requirements met

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear discs noisy on rotation,

Fail 29 Apr 2022 78,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low but efficiency requirements met

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear discs noisy on rotation,

Pass 19 May 2021 74,230 miles

Front glass between sunroof and windscreen shattered.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Mirror housing broken.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 66,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 46,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 Y Conti (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ14 SPU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ14 SPU, 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 GJ14 SPU registered?

GJ14 SPU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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The MOT history for GJ14 SPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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