2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LO03 FAT
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,327 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,327 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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LO03 FAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 108,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LO03 FAT 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 (LO03 FAT) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO03 FAT Mileage History
- 07/11/202398,881 mi
- 08/11/202398,882 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/2025103,635 mi+4,753 mi
- 17/01/2025103,636 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2026108,327 mi+4,691 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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