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AM61 TAN

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 63,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 61,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 42,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 29,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 29,860 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked on existing weld repair. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,091 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 23,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 TAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 AM61 TAN, 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 9 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 AM61 TAN registered?

AM61 TAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AM61 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 TAN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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