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AM54 FAM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,076 miles

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

Rear brake discs are slightly warped

Fail 27 Sep 2023 64,076 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs are slightly warped

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has some damage on outer sidewall and minor cracks to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,745 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Fail 28 Sep 2016 17,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AM54 FAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 AM54 FAM, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM54 FAM registered?

AM54 FAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2011.

Is AM54 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM54 FAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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