2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NG12 MWK
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 172,576 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,576 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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NG12 MWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/05/2024
- 172,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG12 MWK 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 MWK) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ex corrosion n/s o/s mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”.
NG12 MWK Mileage History
- 04/04/2022160,540 mi
- 04/04/2022160,540 mi
- 05/04/2023168,920 mi+8,380 mi
- 19/04/2023169,518 mi+598 mi
- 03/05/2024172,576 mi+3,058 mi
Average of roughly 5,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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