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L400 GDS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 GDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 83,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 60,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,477 miles

Rear borth rear tyres on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,385 miles

Front covers under car

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Rear child seat in rear

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,240 miles

Front covers all under car

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,668 miles

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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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L400 GDS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 L400 GDS, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L400 GDS registered?

L400 GDS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is L400 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 GDS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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