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J16 CDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,497 mi
Last recorded212,497 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 212,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 211,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 209,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 209,352 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 207,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 203,981 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 203,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 199,242 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 197,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 191,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 182,660 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 177,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 177,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 166,099 miles

damage to n/s/f wing mirror cover

front brake calipers in poor condition and rubber piston covers missing

signs of wear to front brake discs

wear to o/s/r tyre on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 166,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing mirror cover

signs of wear to front brake discs

wear to o/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 155,973 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 145,212 miles

the nearside wiper is split but still clears the screen

Pass 15 Oct 2008 122,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 122,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advisory both rear tyres low on tread

advisory front brake pads low on material

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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J16 CDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 J16 CDE, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 CDE registered?

J16 CDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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