2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · TM05 UPM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 134,998 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TM05 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 134,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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TM05 UPM 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 (TM05 UPM) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TM05 UPM Mileage History
- 20/02/2023108,475 mi
- 12/03/2024119,300 mi+10,825 mi
- 06/03/2025129,207 mi+9,907 mi
- 09/03/2026134,981 mi+5,774 mi
- 17/03/2026134,998 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 8,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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