2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MK12 FZL
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 152,028 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK12 FZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2025
- 152,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK12 FZL 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 (MK12 FZL) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MK12 FZL Mileage History
- 06/02/2023121,751 mi
- 03/02/2024140,086 mi+18,335 mi
- 27/02/2024140,800 mi+714 mi
- 12/04/2025152,028 mi+11,228 mi
Average of roughly 13,897 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
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