2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · ST12 FSY
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 80,497 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
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ST12 FSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 80,497 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.
ST12 FSY 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 (ST12 FSY) between November 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
ST12 FSY Mileage History
- 30/11/202142,087 mi
- 07/03/202242,239 mi+152 mi
- 13/03/202363,807 mi+21,568 mi
- 14/03/202480,496 mi+16,689 mi
- 15/03/202480,497 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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