2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WL12 LLA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 120,500 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL12 LLA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 120,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL12 LLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (WL12 LLA) between July 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WL12 LLA Mileage History
- 14/07/201522,276 mi
- 18/07/201630,727 mi+8,451 mi
- 05/07/201736,348 mi+5,621 mi
- 11/07/201846,284 mi+9,936 mi
- 19/06/201954,584 mi+8,300 mi
- 14/07/202062,892 mi+8,308 mi
- 05/07/202169,738 mi+6,846 mi
- 04/07/202279,708 mi+9,970 mi
- 04/07/202387,056 mi+7,348 mi
- 01/07/202497,439 mi+10,383 mi
- 14/07/2025108,121 mi+10,682 mi
- 14/07/2025108,121 mi
- 14/07/2026120,495 mi+12,374 mi
- 21/07/2026120,500 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,913 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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