2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DL12 FKT
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 117,600 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL12 FKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 117,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DL12 FKT 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 (DL12 FKT) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DL12 FKT Mileage History
- 11/03/2022105,233 mi
- 17/03/2023110,113 mi+4,880 mi
- 20/03/2024114,295 mi+4,182 mi
- 18/06/2025117,600 mi+3,305 mi
- 23/06/2025117,600 mi
Average of roughly 3,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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