2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HV12 VLH
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 121,662 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
HV12 VLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 121,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HV12 VLH Mileage History
- 15/06/202399,584 mi
- 16/06/202399,584 mi
- 04/07/2024115,201 mi+15,617 mi
- 12/07/2024115,205 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2025121,662 mi+6,457 mi
Average of roughly 11,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV12 VLH 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 (HV12 VLH) between June 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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