2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · E5 TDA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 115,524 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E5 TDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 115,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E5 TDA 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 (E5 TDA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E5 TDA Mileage History
- 15/03/2024100,706 mi
- 11/03/2025108,895 mi+8,189 mi
- 11/03/2025108,898 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2026115,524 mi+6,626 mi
- 18/03/2026115,524 mi
Average of roughly 7,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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