2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SH12 VDJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 125,640 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 VDJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 125,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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SH12 VDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (SH12 VDJ) between May 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH12 VDJ Mileage History
- 27/05/201538,193 mi
- 21/09/201681,342 km
- 18/09/201756,959 mi
- 15/09/201861,251 mi+4,292 mi
- 05/09/201965,665 mi+4,414 mi
- 19/08/202069,767 mi+4,102 mi
- 09/08/202172,671 mi+2,904 mi
- 09/05/202274,035 mi+1,364 mi
- 26/04/202388,360 mi+14,325 mi
- 26/04/202388,362 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/2024106,917 mi+18,555 mi
- 11/04/2025115,334 mi+8,417 mi
- 06/05/2026125,640 mi+10,306 mi
Average of roughly 7,991 miles per year across 13 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: Good
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