2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · V26 RAP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 128,825 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V26 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 128,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V26 RAP 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 (V26 RAP) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
V26 RAP Mileage History
- 21/07/2023103,685 mi
- 22/07/2023103,690 mi+5 mi
- 19/07/2024117,141 mi+13,451 mi
- 07/08/2025128,822 mi+11,681 mi
- 14/08/2025128,825 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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