2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JV12 GAS
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 152,891 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JV12 GAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 152,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JV12 GAS Mileage History
- 16/07/2024137,264 mi
- 17/07/2024137,646 mi+382 mi
- 29/07/2025149,456 mi+11,810 mi
- 31/07/2025149,466 mi+10 mi
- 23/07/2026152,891 mi+3,425 mi
Average of roughly 7,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JV12 GAS 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 (JV12 GAS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION (BALL JOINT UP) (”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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