2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LO12 JFA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 76,351 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 JFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 76,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LO12 JFA 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 (LO12 JFA) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO12 JFA Mileage History
- 18/11/202255,940 mi
- 23/01/202355,955 mi+15 mi
- 18/01/202461,441 mi+5,486 mi
- 17/01/202568,630 mi+7,189 mi
- 13/01/202676,351 mi+7,721 mi
Average of roughly 6,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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