2012 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · M31 YAP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,341 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M31 YAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 111,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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M31 YAP 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 (M31 YAP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M31 YAP Mileage History
- 08/12/2023105,196 mi
- 09/12/2023105,196 mi
- 03/12/2024108,507 mi+3,311 mi
- 03/12/2024108,507 mi
- 02/12/2025111,341 mi+2,834 mi
Average of roughly 3,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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