2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MW12 WDD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 61,209 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 WDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 61,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MW12 WDD 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 (MW12 WDD) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”.
MW12 WDD Mileage History
- 07/08/202354,092 mi
- 27/07/202458,091 mi+3,999 mi
- 22/08/202560,587 mi+2,496 mi
- 21/08/202661,201 mi+614 mi
- 07/09/202661,209 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- OM651 Diesel Chain Tensioner Oil LeakModerate
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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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