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J16 RSS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 100,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,751 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,751 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,568 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,470 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,719 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 65,860 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,034 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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J16 RSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 RSS, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J16 RSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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