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GJ55 DEV

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests44 (38 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,138 mi
Last recorded51,138 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 DEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

38 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2025 107,797 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 107,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 47,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 43,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 43,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 90,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 90,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 40,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,509 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner front facing bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,148 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 37,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,899 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Middle exhaust mounting corroded/broken, system still supported

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,623 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,047 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,902 miles

Scratches on windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,831 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges and has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 5 May 2017 55,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,392 miles

Both front tyres perished inside treads

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres perished inside treads

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,065 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 45,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,898 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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GJ55 DEV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GJ55 DEV, 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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GJ55 DEV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2014.

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