2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS06 KEL
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 93,021 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS06 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 93,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS06 KEL 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 (KS06 KEL) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS06 KEL Mileage History
- 25/03/202274,684 mi
- 11/03/202379,618 mi+4,934 mi
- 11/03/202379,618 mi
- 03/06/202483,412 mi+3,794 mi
- 03/06/202593,021 mi+9,609 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
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