2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KW12 VSO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 236,333 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,333 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.
KW12 VSO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 236,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KW12 VSO Mileage History
- 21/07/201538,691 mi
- 21/07/201538,691 mi
- 12/08/201656,908 mi+18,217 mi
- 02/08/201760,472 mi+3,564 mi
- 04/06/201863,430 mi+2,958 mi
- 05/06/201863,435 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/201977,320 mi+13,885 mi
- 24/06/202097,947 mi+20,627 mi
- 24/06/202097,947 mi
- 19/06/2021133,531 mi+35,584 mi
- 22/06/2022172,908 mi+39,377 mi
- 06/06/2023204,129 mi+31,221 mi
- 08/06/2023204,143 mi+14 mi
- 19/06/2024236,333 mi+32,190 mi
Average of roughly 22,172 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
KW12 VSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (KW12 VSO) between July 2015 and June 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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