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CX03 PER

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,892 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 74,866 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,150 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2025 47,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2023 40,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 36,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,277 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,603 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,393 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,316 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 101,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,542 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,483 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,477 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,541 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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CX03 PER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 CX03 PER, 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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CX03 PER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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