2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · T88 YAR
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 131,053 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T88 YAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 131,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T88 YAR 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 (T88 YAR) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T88 YAR Mileage History
- 29/11/202162,037 mi
- 14/08/202391,135 mi+29,098 mi
- 22/08/202391,670 mi+535 mi
- 03/09/2024113,267 mi+21,597 mi
- 29/08/2025131,053 mi+17,786 mi
Average of roughly 18,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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