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CH53 RRS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 RRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 182,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 177,200 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,361 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON OUTER/INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed FRAYING (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES,SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 172,108 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 172,108 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 87,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 80,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 169,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 71,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 165,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 161,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,965 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 159,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Air leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 157,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 157,612 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 149,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,834 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limits on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

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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CH53 RRS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 CH53 RRS, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CH53 RRS registered?

CH53 RRS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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