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L444 AXX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,560 mi
Last recorded153,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 153,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 136,903 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,746 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted (slight misting of oil on tray

Fail 2 Feb 2024 122,746 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted (slight misting of oil on tray

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,571 miles

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

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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,768 miles

Both rear lamps tinted

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,768 miles

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

Both rear lamps tinted

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,443 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction show number plate in windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,037 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 94,018 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure on dash inside car (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,159 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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L444 AXX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 L444 AXX, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L444 AXX registered?

L444 AXX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is L444 AXX safe to buy?

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