2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LDN
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 74,075 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,075 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.
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LL12 LDN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 74,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 LDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (LL12 LDN) between August 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LL12 LDN Mileage History
- 28/08/201530,599 mi
- 15/10/201655,852 mi+25,253 mi
- 12/10/201867,930 mi+12,078 mi
- 01/10/201970,319 mi+2,389 mi
- 21/09/202071,142 mi+823 mi
- 21/09/202071,142 mi
- 29/09/202171,710 mi+568 mi
- 27/09/202272,989 mi+1,279 mi
- 06/10/202373,943 mi+954 mi
- 06/10/202373,943 mi
- 08/10/202473,963 mi+20 mi
- 13/10/202574,075 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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