2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RUD 7
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 70,975 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RUD 7 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 70,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RUD 7 Mileage History
- 03/08/201529,182 mi
- 01/11/201635,698 mi+6,516 mi
- 31/10/201740,841 mi+5,143 mi
- 23/10/201845,703 mi+4,862 mi
- 30/10/201845,713 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/201949,705 mi+3,992 mi
- 28/10/202054,568 mi+4,863 mi
- 28/10/202054,568 mi
- 29/10/202159,256 mi+4,688 mi
- 26/10/202262,821 mi+3,565 mi
- 31/10/202262,821 mi
- 24/10/202366,042 mi+3,221 mi
- 25/10/202366,043 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/202468,534 mi+2,491 mi
- 29/10/202468,534 mi
- 30/09/202570,975 mi+2,441 mi
- 03/10/202570,975 mi
Average of roughly 4,110 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RUD 7 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (RUD 7) between August 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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