2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LYA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 136,658 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 LYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 136,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
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LL12 LYA 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 (LL12 LYA) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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 (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL12 LYA Mileage History
- 17/07/2023106,387 mi
- 20/09/2024124,694 mi+18,307 mi
- 23/09/2024124,694 mi
- 20/10/2025136,657 mi+11,963 mi
- 21/10/2025136,658 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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