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AM05 MLM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,640 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 125,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,672 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,464 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AM05 MLM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM05 MLM, 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 AM05 MLM registered?

AM05 MLM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is AM05 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 MLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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