2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LP12 NXX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 110,602 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 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 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,602 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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LP12 NXX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 110,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LP12 NXX 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 (LP12 NXX) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
LP12 NXX Mileage History
- 26/03/201537,836 mi
- 26/03/201537,836 mi
- 21/03/201648,261 mi+10,425 mi
- 03/04/201754,762 mi+6,501 mi
- 03/04/201754,770 mi+8 mi
- 24/05/201860,892 mi+6,122 mi
- 12/06/201968,225 mi+7,333 mi
- 12/06/201968,228 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/202073,010 mi+4,782 mi
- 14/12/202073,010 mi
- 13/12/202188,932 mi+15,922 mi
- 15/05/202396,646 mi+7,714 mi
- 26/03/2026110,602 mi+13,956 mi
Average of roughly 6,614 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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