2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · A16 RAJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 38,824 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A16 RAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 38,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A16 RAJ Mileage History
- 24/01/202327,107 mi
- 17/01/202431,711 mi+4,604 mi
- 23/01/202535,375 mi+3,664 mi
- 22/01/202638,824 mi+3,449 mi
- 26/01/202638,824 mi
Average of roughly 3,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A16 RAJ 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 (A16 RAJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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