2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MW12 YYA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 115,284 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW12 YYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 115,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MW12 YYA Mileage History
- 30/09/2024108,564 mi
- 30/09/2024108,570 mi+6 mi
- 01/10/2025115,015 mi+6,445 mi
- 28/10/2025115,029 mi+14 mi
- 10/03/2026115,284 mi+255 mi
Average of roughly 4,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 YYA 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 YYA) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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