2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · R5 GEK
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,666 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 GEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 79,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R5 GEK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (R5 GEK) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R5 GEK Mileage History
- 04/08/202249,171 mi
- 31/07/202358,064 mi+8,893 mi
- 31/07/202358,066 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/202469,465 mi+11,399 mi
- 04/08/202579,666 mi+10,201 mi
Average of roughly 10,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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