2012 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · KN12 UDT
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 113,905 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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KN12 UDT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 113,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN12 UDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (KN12 UDT) between April 2015 and April 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KN12 UDT Mileage History
- 20/04/201536,191 mi
- 18/04/201649,955 mi+13,764 mi
- 31/03/201760,595 mi+10,640 mi
- 29/03/201869,684 mi+9,089 mi
- 16/04/201977,021 mi+7,337 mi
- 16/04/201977,021 mi
- 17/04/202083,902 mi+6,881 mi
- 24/03/202187,713 mi+3,811 mi
- 25/03/202187,713 mi
- 04/04/202293,415 mi+5,702 mi
- 06/04/202293,418 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/202398,563 mi+5,145 mi
- 11/04/2024103,661 mi+5,098 mi
- 12/04/2024103,663 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2025113,904 mi+10,241 mi
- 01/04/2025113,905 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,811 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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