2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JO11 OMG
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 147,570 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,570 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.
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JO11 OMG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 147,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JO11 OMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (JO11 OMG) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JO11 OMG Mileage History
- 12/09/2022132,483 mi
- 21/09/2023142,370 mi+9,887 mi
- 08/07/2025147,570 mi+5,200 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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