2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Diesel · KP12 EDX

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test passed on 9 September 2025 at 48,602 miles with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on 8 September 2025 at the same mileage where the tester logged no defects. That failure without recorded faults points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect, and the clean pass a day later confirms the car cleared the roadworthiness standard. Annual mileage sits low for a 14-year-old vehicle. Records show 42,008 miles in September 2022, rising to 44,924 in September 2023, 46,659 in September 2024, and 48,602 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 2,600 miles per year across the documented period, well below typical use. The clean MOT slate across all five entries suggests either careful storage or light commuting, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions to signal deferred upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. Low mileage with long standing periods promotes perished rubber components, seized calipers, and subframe corrosion that a visual MOT check may miss. The September 2025 failure with no defects recorded warrants confirmation the V5C and test certificate align and that no suppressed advisory exists from the prior day's examination. Given the sparse but clean history, focus the viewing on structural integrity underneath, condition of tyres and wiper blades as consumables, and evidence of fluid changes. The previous owner clearly kept the car lightly used and test-compliant, yet absence of advisories offers no insight into worn coil springs or ageing mounts until a ramp inspection occurs.