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L444 GDW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,187 mi
Last recorded168,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 GDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 168,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 157,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 150,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 143,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 130,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 130,880 miles

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,360 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 128,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 124,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 120,633 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 120,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 117,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 113,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 101,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 85,537 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 GDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDW, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L444 GDW registered?

L444 GDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is L444 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 GDW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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