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L44 MHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

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

Rear bumper lower trim slightly insecure not likely to fall off

Rear heatshield insecure not likely to fall off

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield is adrift and rattling

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,503 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,464 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,278 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,950 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,149 miles

M.I.L LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

M.I.L LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,146 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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L44 MHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L44 MHC, 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 L44 MHC registered?

L44 MHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is L44 MHC safe to buy?

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