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AM61 DDD

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,887 mi
Last recorded97,887 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 DDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,550 miles

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows dark tinted. (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 87,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin, near 1.5mm thickness, just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth worn to limit of 1.6mm , just acceptable. tyre size 245/45/17/99w/xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin, near 1.5mm thickness, just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 53,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 45,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 38,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 25,196 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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AM61 DDD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AM61 DDD, 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 AM61 DDD registered?

AM61 DDD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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