2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RL10 AEL
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 103,296 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RL10 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 103,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RL10 AEL Mileage History
- 10/08/202381,950 mi
- 08/08/202485,048 mi+3,098 mi
- 21/08/202485,086 mi+38 mi
- 08/08/202587,974 mi+2,888 mi
- 11/08/2026103,296 mi+15,322 mi
Average of roughly 7,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL10 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (RL10 AEL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed through corrosion at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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