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JR03 RDR

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,176 mi
Last recorded60,176 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR03 RDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 60,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 147,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge approaching change stage 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm also wearing inner edge poor condition 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,965 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 26,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 26,084 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 20,480 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 20,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,848 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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JR03 RDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JR03 RDR, 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 JR03 RDR registered?

JR03 RDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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