2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · G5 UWS
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 105,749 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G5 UWS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 105,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G5 UWS MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (G5 UWS) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
G5 UWS Mileage History
- 04/05/202295,490 mi
- 27/04/2023105,749 mi+10,259 mi
Average of roughly 10,466 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- OM651 Diesel Chain Tensioner Oil LeakModerate
The gasket on the timing chain tensioner can fail, leaking oil and potentially leading to timing chain issues due to inconsistent tension.
- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
- Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) failureSerious
The electronic steering lock module can fail, preventing the car from starting. The key is recognised but the steering remains locked. A common and expensive fault on W204s built before the facelift.
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