2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · J40 CCA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,224 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,224 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.
J40 CCA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 104,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J40 CCA Mileage History
- 24/03/201546,493 mi
- 21/03/201650,402 mi+3,909 mi
- 18/03/201758,342 mi+7,940 mi
- 14/03/201864,184 mi+5,842 mi
- 21/03/201969,750 mi+5,566 mi
- 19/03/202073,592 mi+3,842 mi
- 16/03/202178,326 mi+4,734 mi
- 17/03/202283,321 mi+4,995 mi
- 21/03/202388,257 mi+4,936 mi
- 19/03/202492,190 mi+3,933 mi
- 21/03/202598,356 mi+6,166 mi
- 09/03/2026104,224 mi+5,868 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
J40 CCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (J40 CCA) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 33 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
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