2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · C12 UGR
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 141,412 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,412 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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C12 UGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 141,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C12 UGR 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (C12 UGR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
C12 UGR Mileage History
- 16/10/2023131,655 mi
- 17/10/2023131,655 mi
- 17/10/2024135,342 mi+3,687 mi
- 17/10/2025141,412 mi+6,070 mi
- 17/10/2025141,412 mi
Average of roughly 4,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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