2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NG12 MVR
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 75,160 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG12 MVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 75,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG12 MVR 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 (NG12 MVR) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG12 MVR Mileage History
- 27/05/202352,335 mi
- 27/04/202456,443 mi+4,108 mi
- 25/04/202563,837 mi+7,394 mi
- 13/05/202563,856 mi+19 mi
- 14/05/202675,160 mi+11,304 mi
Average of roughly 7,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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