2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RJ61 VHM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 264,047 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,047 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RJ61 VHM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 264,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ61 VHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (RJ61 VHM) between December 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
RJ61 VHM Mileage History
- 02/12/201486,663 mi
- 02/12/201486,663 mi
- 29/02/2016115,117 mi+28,454 mi
- 13/02/2017140,492 mi+25,375 mi
- 20/02/2018162,890 mi+22,398 mi
- 11/06/2018169,685 mi+6,795 mi
- 12/06/2018169,685 mi
- 01/06/2019180,190 mi+10,505 mi
- 08/06/2019180,532 mi+342 mi
- 08/12/2020202,711 mi+22,179 mi
- 11/12/2020202,711 mi
- 28/03/2022210,676 mi+7,965 mi
- 01/04/2022210,678 mi+2 mi
- 06/04/2023222,550 mi+11,872 mi
- 06/04/2023222,551 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2024239,677 mi+17,126 mi
- 23/04/2024239,672 mi-5 mi
- 27/06/2025255,492 mi+15,820 mi
- 14/07/2026264,013 mi+8,521 mi
- 16/07/2026264,047 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 15,267 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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