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385 SJH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,336 mi
Last recorded20,336 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration385 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 20,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 18,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 18,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 16,870 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 16,864 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall split

Pass 16 Feb 2022 14,035 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 12,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 11,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 9,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 8,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 5,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 4,394 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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385 SJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 385 SJH, 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 385 SJH registered?

385 SJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 385 SJH safe to buy?

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