2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · G12 UBX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 232,407 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,407 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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G12 UBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2024
- 232,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G12 UBX 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 (G12 UBX) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G12 UBX Mileage History
- 13/01/2022223,716 mi
- 13/01/2022223,716 mi
- 19/01/2023228,804 mi+5,088 mi
- 20/01/2023228,810 mi+6 mi
- 15/01/2024232,407 mi+3,597 mi
Average of roughly 4,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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