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R444 JHK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,312 mi
Last recorded174,312 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 174,312 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 174,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 171,675 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT LOCKING IN (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 135,961 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 135,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,648 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,445 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 96,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,671 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades smearring advise only

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R444 JHK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 R444 JHK, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R444 JHK registered?

R444 JHK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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