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K3 SMC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 54,669 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre has cuts and gashes in outer sidewall but not deep enough to cords.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,711 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 26,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 18,322 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low @ 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low @ 3-4mm

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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K3 SMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K3 SMC, 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 K3 SMC registered?

K3 SMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is K3 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 SMC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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