2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NV12 ABF
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 123,297 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,297 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.
NV12 ABF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 123,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NV12 ABF Mileage History
- 22/05/201538,555 mi
- 26/05/201652,196 mi+13,641 mi
- 09/06/201757,689 mi+5,493 mi
- 11/07/201864,863 mi+7,174 mi
- 15/07/201969,890 mi+5,027 mi
- 05/02/202072,463 mi+2,573 mi
- 03/03/202184,624 mi+12,161 mi
- 30/03/202286,293 mi+1,669 mi
- 11/05/202386,355 mi+62 mi
- 20/06/2024115,151 mi+28,796 mi
- 25/06/2024115,154 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/2025191,814 km
- 11/09/2025119,245 mi
- 18/09/2026123,297 mi+4,052 mi
- 19/09/2026123,297 mi
Average of roughly 7,480 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NV12 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (NV12 ABF) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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