MERCEDES-BENZ C2012 · 2.1L Diesel

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 21 December 2024 at 103,716 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the December 2023 cycle showed a clean pass at 98,290 miles on the 6th, following a failed attempt two days earlier at 98,287 miles where the tester logged no specific defects. The absence of recorded advisories across five consecutive annual tests from December 2021 to December 2024 indicates no worsening mechanical or structural condition in the official record. The odometer advanced from 84,836 miles in December 2021 to 103,716 miles by December 2024, an average of roughly 6,300 miles per year against a 14-year life of 7,408 miles per year. Accumulation stayed consistent and modest. The two-day fail in December 2023 at near-identical mileage suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component, since the subsequent pass cited no faults. The DVSA data is sparse on consumable and structural detail, with no tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion ever flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the record's silence on those items. Mercedes chassis of this era can develop structural rust unseen by MOT testers until advanced. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but no evidence exists that suspension or drivetrain wear was probed beyond the annual visual test. Verify the 2023 fail reason with DVLA paperwork before purchase. Confirm actual tread depth and binding calipers during a road test, as the MOT log offers no reassurance on those beyond the pass result.