2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PY12 FLX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 137,591 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,591 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.
PY12 FLX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2021
- 137,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PY12 FLX Mileage History
- 11/05/201566,742 mi
- 23/05/201685,868 mi+19,126 mi
- 22/05/2017109,359 mi+23,491 mi
- 22/05/2017109,359 mi
- 17/05/2018120,372 mi+11,013 mi
- 22/12/2018124,659 mi+4,287 mi
- 08/01/2020133,336 mi+8,677 mi
- 11/12/2020136,056 mi+2,720 mi
- 15/12/2020136,064 mi+8 mi
- 14/12/2021137,591 mi+1,527 mi
- 15/12/2021137,591 mi
Average of roughly 10,737 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
PY12 FLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (PY12 FLX) between May 2015 and December 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2021 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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