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AM08 SAN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 71,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 67,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 63,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,124 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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AM08 SAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 AM08 SAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM08 SAN?

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What year was AM08 SAN registered?

AM08 SAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AM08 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 SAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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