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J15 GJD

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just about cord 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 107,011 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just about cord 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,206 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 7 Oct 2024 98,204 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just about cord 255/35//18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just about cord 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,859 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,852 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,319 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,468 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,497 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 33,495 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 22,634 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 22,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J15 GJD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J15 GJD, 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 J15 GJD registered?

J15 GJD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2014.

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