2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AR12 HDP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 132,509 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR12 HDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 132,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR12 HDP 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 (AR12 HDP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
AR12 HDP Mileage History
- 28/08/2023112,847 mi
- 17/08/2024118,741 mi+5,894 mi
- 22/08/2024118,744 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/2025125,721 mi+6,977 mi
- 15/08/2026132,509 mi+6,788 mi
Average of roughly 6,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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