2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LWD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 110,927 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,927 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 LWD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 110,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 LWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (LL12 LWD) between May 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL12 LWD Mileage History
- 27/05/201530,032 mi
- 12/05/201632,005 mi+1,973 mi
- 12/12/201632,625 mi+620 mi
- 11/01/201843,083 mi+10,458 mi
- 07/01/201952,404 mi+9,321 mi
- 08/01/202062,566 mi+10,162 mi
- 04/01/202169,841 mi+7,275 mi
- 04/01/202169,841 mi
- 17/01/202278,314 mi+8,473 mi
- 16/01/202385,729 mi+7,415 mi
- 19/01/202496,088 mi+10,359 mi
- 22/01/2025105,008 mi+8,920 mi
- 23/01/2026110,927 mi+5,919 mi
Average of roughly 7,588 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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