2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SM61 TFU
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 231,906 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,906 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.
SM61 TFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 231,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM61 TFU Mileage History
- 05/01/2023183,058 mi
- 14/12/2023196,634 mi+13,576 mi
- 17/01/2025213,088 mi+16,454 mi
- 17/01/2025213,088 mi
- 13/01/2026231,906 mi+18,818 mi
Average of roughly 16,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 TFU 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 (SM61 TFU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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