2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OU12 YKZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,432 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU12 YKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 135,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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OU12 YKZ 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 (OU12 YKZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
OU12 YKZ Mileage History
- 03/09/2022112,119 mi
- 04/09/2023118,948 mi+6,829 mi
- 09/09/2023119,084 mi+136 mi
- 20/09/2024129,266 mi+10,182 mi
- 12/09/2025135,432 mi+6,166 mi
Average of roughly 7,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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