2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · N19 UDD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 118,861 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,861 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.
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N19 UDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 118,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N19 UDD 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 (N19 UDD) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N19 UDD Mileage History
- 19/11/202197,866 mi
- 01/12/2022100,554 mi+2,688 mi
- 30/11/2023105,147 mi+4,593 mi
- 03/12/2024115,103 mi+9,956 mi
- 14/11/2025118,861 mi+3,758 mi
Average of roughly 5,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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