2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MH12 MAM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 101,007 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,007 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MH12 MAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 101,007 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.
MH12 MAM 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 (MH12 MAM) between August 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
MH12 MAM Mileage History
- 02/08/202295,412 mi
- 04/08/202295,419 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/202398,419 mi+3,000 mi
- 28/02/2024101,007 mi+2,588 mi
Average of roughly 3,553 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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