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C462 RJR

2003 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 19090,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 RJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 41,056 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray and inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside water in headlamp

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay wheel arch strut area corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2022 33,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay wheel arch strut area corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,025 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 30,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,837 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,828 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 28,632 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 28,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,519 miles

wiper blade split on outer end - starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,628 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,957 miles

exhaust system - deteriorating throughout

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,804 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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C462 RJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 90,032 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 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C462 RJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C462 RJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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