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30 SAM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,055 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,983 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 33,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,103 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 29,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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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30 SAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 30 SAM, 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 30 SAM registered?

30 SAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is 30 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 SAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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