2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YC12 AEF
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 39,638 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,638 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC12 AEF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 39,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC12 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (YC12 AEF) between March 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YC12 AEF Mileage History
- 23/03/201519,397 mi
- 22/03/201626,298 mi+6,901 mi
- 28/04/201732,163 mi+5,865 mi
- 27/04/201853,011 mi+20,848 mi
- 27/04/201970,135 mi+17,124 mi
- 12/09/202097,955 mi+27,820 mi
- 12/09/202097,955 mi
- 10/09/2021115,090 mi+17,135 mi
- 10/09/2022129,282 mi+14,192 mi
- 12/09/2022129,282 mi
- 01/09/2023144,247 mi+14,965 mi
- 08/09/2023144,247 mi
- 09/09/2024161,992 mi+17,745 mi
- 11/09/2024161,992 mi
- 05/09/2025176,127 mi+14,135 mi
- 05/09/202539,638 mi-136,489 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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