2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · E26 RCM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 97,020 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E26 RCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 97,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 RCM 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 (E26 RCM) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
E26 RCM Mileage History
- 09/09/202477,592 mi
- 12/09/202581,709 mi+4,117 mi
- 12/09/202581,709 mi
- 27/08/202696,999 mi+15,290 mi
- 27/08/202697,020 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 9,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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