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386 SKM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,114 mi
Last recorded54,114 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration386 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 54,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,994 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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386 SKM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 386 SKM, 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 386 SKM registered?

386 SKM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is 386 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 386 SKM shows 12 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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