2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV12 NHC
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2012. Recorded mileage 77,502 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 NHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 77,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 NHC 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 (OV12 NHC) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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 (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INOPERATIVE (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp bolt loose (4.1.2 (a))”.
OV12 NHC Mileage History
- 10/09/202474,582 mi
- 18/09/202474,585 mi+3 mi
- 06/09/202577,238 mi+2,653 mi
- 15/09/202577,417 mi+179 mi
- 18/09/202577,502 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 2,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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