2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FR61 GDV
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 135,402 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,402 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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FR61 GDV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 135,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FR61 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (FR61 GDV) between January 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))”.
FR61 GDV Mileage History
- 23/01/201538,190 mi
- 23/01/201538,190 mi
- 23/01/201650,286 mi+12,096 mi
- 17/01/201757,110 mi+6,824 mi
- 17/11/201761,087 mi+3,977 mi
- 15/10/201867,194 mi+6,107 mi
- 08/10/201974,201 mi+7,007 mi
- 22/06/202077,904 mi+3,703 mi
- 16/06/202186,164 mi+8,260 mi
- 15/06/202293,470 mi+7,306 mi
- 17/06/202293,470 mi
- 22/05/2023100,259 mi+6,789 mi
- 23/05/2023100,261 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024111,629 mi+11,368 mi
- 17/10/2025122,011 mi+10,382 mi
- 26/09/2026135,402 mi+13,391 mi
Average of roughly 8,327 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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