2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WJ12 AYW
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 159,936 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 AYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 159,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 AYW 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 (WJ12 AYW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WJ12 AYW Mileage History
- 24/05/2024142,473 mi
- 30/05/2024142,478 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2025149,992 mi+7,514 mi
- 30/05/2025150,022 mi+30 mi
- 27/05/2026159,936 mi+9,914 mi
Average of roughly 8,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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