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MG05 AMA

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 103,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 103,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 71,789 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,013 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 48,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,014 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,283 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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MG05 AMA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MG05 AMA, 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 MG05 AMA registered?

MG05 AMA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is MG05 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 AMA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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