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L444 SMB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 SMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,441 miles

ALL TYRES FITTED WITH "INSIDE" FACING OUT

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FOGGED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,572 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion from lack of use

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside deeply perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both have slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

factory fitted plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody

Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,572 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion from lack of use

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside deeply perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both have slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

factory fitted plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,271 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,213 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 SMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 SMB, 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 25 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 SMB registered?

L444 SMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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