2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · T12 JAB
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 107,413 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T12 JAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 107,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T12 JAB 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (T12 JAB) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”.
T12 JAB Mileage History
- 12/06/202391,968 mi
- 12/06/202391,969 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/202498,205 mi+6,236 mi
- 02/06/2025102,563 mi+4,358 mi
- 16/06/2026107,413 mi+4,850 mi
Average of roughly 5,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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