2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · E9 AVM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 79,764 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E9 AVM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 79,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E9 AVM Mileage History
- 20/08/201530,753 mi
- 24/09/201636,778 mi+6,025 mi
- 16/09/201742,447 mi+5,669 mi
- 22/09/201847,032 mi+4,585 mi
- 14/09/201951,646 mi+4,614 mi
- 02/09/202054,578 mi+2,932 mi
- 20/09/202163,468 mi+8,890 mi
- 10/02/202371,153 mi+7,685 mi
- 02/02/202477,285 mi+6,132 mi
- 03/02/202477,330 mi+45 mi
- 08/02/202578,393 mi+1,063 mi
- 05/02/202679,727 mi+1,334 mi
- 09/02/202679,764 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 4,679 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
E9 AVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (E9 AVM) between August 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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