2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV12 UOL
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 132,227 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 UOL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 132,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 UOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (OV12 UOL) between May 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
OV12 UOL Mileage History
- 28/05/201522,246 mi
- 20/05/201635,355 mi+13,109 mi
- 07/06/201749,013 mi+13,658 mi
- 07/06/201749,013 mi
- 19/05/201855,008 mi+5,995 mi
- 30/05/201959,994 mi+4,986 mi
- 27/05/202064,379 mi+4,385 mi
- 15/10/202068,027 mi+3,648 mi
- 15/10/202188,047 mi+20,020 mi
- 04/10/2022101,246 mi+13,199 mi
- 26/01/2024115,355 mi+14,109 mi
- 29/01/2024115,853 mi+498 mi
- 04/03/2025127,167 mi+11,314 mi
- 15/03/2025127,169 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2026132,227 mi+5,058 mi
- 16/03/2026132,227 mi
Average of roughly 10,182 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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