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L16 MEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 35,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,007 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 33,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake requires replacement

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,155 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,521 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,521 miles

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)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,477 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 26,477 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside link arm rubber split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,657 miles

advise both front,front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front brake pads inner wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 19,448 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,124 miles

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

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,112 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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L16 MEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 MEJ, 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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What year was L16 MEJ registered?

L16 MEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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