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262 VMA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,966 mi
Last recorded56,966 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,418 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front slightly smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,471 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left/right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/perishing keep an eye (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,990 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,417 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))

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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262 VMA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 262 VMA, 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.

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What year was 262 VMA registered?

262 VMA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is 262 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262 VMA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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