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M444 SLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 SLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 108,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,883 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 105,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 104,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 102,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,514 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,070 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,828 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 95,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 87,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ancillary belt deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,432 miles

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

nearside rear brakepad appears low,recommend further inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,198 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,614 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 6 Apr 2007 32,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 SLP, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M444 SLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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