2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MJ12 FMZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 154,337 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ12 FMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 154,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ12 FMZ 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 (MJ12 FMZ) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MJ12 FMZ Mileage History
- 23/09/2022135,140 mi
- 26/09/2023148,875 mi+13,735 mi
- 29/09/2023148,902 mi+27 mi
- 21/01/2025154,332 mi+5,430 mi
- 22/01/2025154,337 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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