2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SA03 ELO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 91,063 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA03 ELO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 91,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA03 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (SA03 ELO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SA03 ELO Mileage History
- 10/07/202480,936 mi
- 12/07/202480,937 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/202586,305 mi+5,368 mi
- 13/07/202691,063 mi+4,758 mi
- 14/07/202691,063 mi
Average of roughly 5,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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