2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · J24 GUD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,407 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J24 GUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 134,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J24 GUD 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 (J24 GUD) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J24 GUD Mileage History
- 28/09/202298,935 mi
- 25/08/2023108,005 mi+9,070 mi
- 13/08/2024121,289 mi+13,284 mi
- 26/08/2025134,407 mi+13,118 mi
- 26/08/2025134,407 mi
Average of roughly 12,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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