2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AC02 AVC
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 120,948 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC02 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 120,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC02 AVC 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 (AC02 AVC) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AC02 AVC Mileage History
- 29/04/2023106,751 mi
- 04/04/2024112,840 mi+6,089 mi
- 04/04/2024112,840 mi
- 25/04/2025120,948 mi+8,108 mi
- 25/04/2025120,948 mi
Average of roughly 7,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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