2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WN12 NVC
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,882 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WN12 NVC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 73,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN12 NVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (WN12 NVC) between April 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
WN12 NVC Mileage History
- 24/04/201516,423 mi
- 04/03/201633,237 mi+16,814 mi
- 06/10/201645,313 mi+12,076 mi
- 25/09/201748,452 mi+3,139 mi
- 01/10/201851,481 mi+3,029 mi
- 01/10/201954,417 mi+2,936 mi
- 06/10/202057,319 mi+2,902 mi
- 28/09/202158,534 mi+1,215 mi
- 22/09/202261,342 mi+2,808 mi
- 03/10/202366,044 mi+4,702 mi
- 18/09/202468,938 mi+2,894 mi
- 07/09/202673,882 mi+4,944 mi
- 09/09/202673,882 mi
Average of roughly 5,050 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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