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J27 RCL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,972 mi
Last recorded101,972 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 RCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 101,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,741 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 95,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 90,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 225-40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 225-40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,723 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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J27 RCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This 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 J27 RCL, 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 J27 RCL registered?

J27 RCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is J27 RCL safe to buy?

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