2012 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · JL03 LOR
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 120,069 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JL03 LOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 120,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
JL03 LOR 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 (JL03 LOR) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JL03 LOR Mileage History
- 10/01/202396,599 mi
- 12/12/2023104,695 mi+8,096 mi
- 21/11/2024112,770 mi+8,075 mi
- 25/11/2024112,773 mi+3 mi
- 25/10/2025120,069 mi+7,296 mi
Average of roughly 8,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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