2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LZT
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 155,633 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025. 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 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,633 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.
LL12 LZT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 155,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LL12 LZT Mileage History
- 04/05/2022140,170 mi
- 04/05/2022140,170 mi
- 06/05/2023150,697 mi+10,527 mi
- 11/05/2024155,633 mi+4,936 mi
Average of roughly 7,654 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LL12 LZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (LL12 LZT) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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