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GL05 HEA

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,350 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

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

multiple number plates fitted on front and rear (on top of plates)

Fail 20 Jun 2023 69,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

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

multiple number plates fitted on front and rear (on top of plates)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Jun 2022 64,916 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 60,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,998 miles

No print out due to low diesel emissions

Under trays & covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,199 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,164 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Sep 2017 41,418 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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GL05 HEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GL05 HEA, 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 GL05 HEA registered?

GL05 HEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is GL05 HEA safe to buy?

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