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M444 GRC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 GRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,550 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front ARB link rubber split

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides o/s @ 2mm n/s @ 1.6mm @ x of test (5.2.3 (e))

below car covered in plastic

Pass 19 May 2025 57,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded and showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,341 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 80,341 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 77,776 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play @ o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 22 Aug 2024 77,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play @ o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 25 May 2024 50,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,646 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 19 Aug 2023 69,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 27 May 2023 42,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,603 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insec

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2022 36,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 31,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 29,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,563 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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M444 GRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 M444 GRC, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M444 GRC registered?

M444 GRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is M444 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 GRC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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