2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KX12 UGE
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 175,912 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 UGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 175,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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KX12 UGE 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 (KX12 UGE) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Very Corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KX12 UGE Mileage History
- 28/06/2022126,510 mi
- 03/07/2023135,936 mi+9,426 mi
- 26/07/2024152,316 mi+16,380 mi
- 26/07/2024152,316 mi
- 08/08/2025175,912 mi+23,596 mi
Average of roughly 15,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
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