2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GL12 HXW
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 132,785 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,785 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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GL12 HXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 132,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GL12 HXW 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 (GL12 HXW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GL12 HXW Mileage History
- 28/11/2024122,463 mi
- 04/12/2024122,473 mi+10 mi
- 06/01/2026132,785 mi+10,312 mi
- 16/01/2026132,785 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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