2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · F7 CHR
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 107,076 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,076 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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F7 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 107,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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F7 CHR 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 (F7 CHR) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
F7 CHR Mileage History
- 27/08/2024105,712 mi
- 18/07/2025106,429 mi+717 mi
- 22/07/2025106,496 mi+67 mi
- 28/07/2026107,076 mi+580 mi
- 28/07/2026107,076 mi
Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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