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3 SHO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,671 mi
Last recorded35,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 30,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,084 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,082 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Road wheels have both been repaired by welding

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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3 SHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 3 SHO, 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 14 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 3 SHO registered?

3 SHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is 3 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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