2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MM61 ABU
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2012. Recorded mileage 123,281 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,281 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
MM61 ABU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 123,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MM61 ABU Mileage History
- 17/01/201519,463 mi
- 26/01/201641,164 mi+21,701 mi
- 22/03/201752,589 mi+11,425 mi
- 06/07/201864,252 mi+11,663 mi
- 04/07/201972,942 mi+8,690 mi
- 05/01/202187,244 mi+14,302 mi
- 05/01/202187,244 mi
- 15/01/2022152,028 km
- 15/01/202294,468 mi
- 21/01/2023102,260 mi+7,792 mi
- 21/12/2023113,073 mi+10,813 mi
- 21/12/2023113,073 mi
- 25/01/2025122,646 mi+9,573 mi
- 31/01/2025122,679 mi+33 mi
- 26/02/2026123,281 mi+602 mi
Average of roughly 9,344 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MM61 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (MM61 ABU) between January 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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