2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GL12 MVZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 68,912 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 MVZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 68,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 MVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (GL12 MVZ) between June 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
GL12 MVZ Mileage History
- 22/06/201513,697 mi
- 28/02/201720,661 mi+6,964 mi
- 31/01/201825,236 mi+4,575 mi
- 15/02/201930,743 mi+5,507 mi
- 05/02/202036,317 mi+5,574 mi
- 24/02/202139,767 mi+3,450 mi
- 14/02/202245,075 mi+5,308 mi
- 25/02/202245,263 mi+188 mi
- 27/02/202351,162 mi+5,899 mi
- 04/03/202458,000 mi+6,838 mi
- 03/03/202563,537 mi+5,537 mi
- 24/02/202668,912 mi+5,375 mi
- 24/02/202668,912 mi
Average of roughly 5,171 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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