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L44 WBC

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

203,831 mi
Last recorded203,831 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 203,831 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 203,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear majority covered with under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes peeling no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear majority covered with under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes peeling no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 197,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 187,510 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 187,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 74,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 74,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 181,318 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 181,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2022 65,803 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 65,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 173,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 57,312 miles

Covers prevent the inspection of some parts.

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

Fail 2 May 2021 57,312 miles

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

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

Covers prevent the inspection of some parts.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 167,300 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 160,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 140,163 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,556 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,828 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 32,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,214 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 13,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,327 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 WBC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 L44 WBC, 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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L44 WBC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2014.

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