2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · T24 SAX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 168,808 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T24 SAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 168,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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T24 SAX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (T24 SAX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T24 SAX Mileage History
- 25/10/2023141,233 mi
- 23/10/2024153,358 mi+12,125 mi
- 23/10/2024153,358 mi
- 20/10/2025168,728 mi+15,370 mi
- 23/10/2025168,808 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 13,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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