2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV12 VPP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28/04/2012. Recorded mileage 85,558 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,558 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
FV12 VPP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 85,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV12 VPP Mileage History
- 15/09/202278,272 mi
- 23/09/202278,272 mi
- 03/01/202485,524 mi+7,252 mi
- 17/01/202485,558 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 5,442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FV12 VPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (FV12 VPP) between September 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 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 (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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