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K3 VMM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,879 mi
Last recorded26,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 26,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various grease coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various grease coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 25,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material varios grease coated (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2020 18,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,265 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 18,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 17,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,516 miles

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

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 VMM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMM, 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.

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What year was K3 VMM registered?

K3 VMM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is K3 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VMM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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