2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JD02 WJD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 26,188 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JD02 WJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 26,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD02 WJD 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 (JD02 WJD) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JD02 WJD Mileage History
- 03/08/202225,185 mi
- 05/08/202225,191 mi+6 mi
- 03/07/202326,169 mi+978 mi
- 16/06/202626,187 mi+18 mi
- 19/06/202626,188 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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