2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AEV 2
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 169,802 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AEV 2 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 169,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AEV 2 Mileage History
- 20/11/201547,429 mi
- 20/11/201547,429 mi
- 04/08/201658,420 mi+10,991 mi
- 03/08/201774,604 mi+16,184 mi
- 26/07/201891,494 mi+16,890 mi
- 11/06/2019102,115 mi+10,621 mi
- 12/06/2019102,115 mi
- 07/07/2020111,732 mi+9,617 mi
- 09/09/2021122,186 mi+10,454 mi
- 02/09/2022131,085 mi+8,899 mi
- 07/09/2023145,801 mi+14,716 mi
- 18/10/2024158,514 mi+12,713 mi
- 06/10/2025169,802 mi+11,288 mi
Average of roughly 12,388 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AEV 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (AEV 2) between November 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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