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DR08 AMF

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,418 mi
Last recorded106,418 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 AMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 106,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 102,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip in middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 92,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,806 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 53,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 30,874 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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DR08 AMF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 DR08 AMF, 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

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What year was DR08 AMF registered?

DR08 AMF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is DR08 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR08 AMF 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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