2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NV12 ABN
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 136,099 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. 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 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,099 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NV12 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 136,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV12 ABN 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 (NV12 ABN) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NV12 ABN Mileage History
- 23/08/2024125,089 mi
- 04/09/2024125,092 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/2025130,723 mi+5,631 mi
- 04/09/2026136,091 mi+5,368 mi
- 11/09/2026136,099 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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