2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LC12 JJC
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 78,183 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC12 JJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 78,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LC12 JJC 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 (LC12 JJC) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LC12 JJC Mileage History
- 06/08/202269,895 mi
- 03/08/202372,133 mi+2,238 mi
- 22/08/202474,803 mi+2,670 mi
- 20/08/202576,669 mi+1,866 mi
- 19/08/202678,183 mi+1,514 mi
Average of roughly 2,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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