2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · C12 TAM
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 94,366 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C12 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 94,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C12 TAM 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (C12 TAM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
C12 TAM Mileage History
- 17/09/202268,414 mi
- 19/09/202378,111 mi+9,697 mi
- 07/10/202489,536 mi+11,425 mi
- 08/10/202489,536 mi
- 02/10/202594,366 mi+4,830 mi
Average of roughly 8,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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