2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AD06 OCD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 161,996 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,996 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.
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AD06 OCD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2024
- 161,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (AD06 OCD) between August 2015 and April 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2024 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
AD06 OCD Mileage History
- 05/08/201532,833 mi
- 08/08/201654,435 mi+21,602 mi
- 09/08/201654,435 mi
- 22/02/201762,777 mi+8,342 mi
- 19/02/201878,154 mi+15,377 mi
- 30/01/201988,350 mi+10,196 mi
- 07/02/2020102,436 mi+14,086 mi
- 13/02/2021116,686 mi+14,250 mi
- 19/02/2022129,364 mi+12,678 mi
- 18/02/2023145,618 mi+16,254 mi
- 01/04/2024161,996 mi+16,378 mi
Average of roughly 14,920 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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