2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · XK12 NGP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 112,712 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XK12 NGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 112,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XK12 NGP 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 (XK12 NGP) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
XK12 NGP Mileage History
- 09/04/202291,310 mi
- 07/04/2023101,463 mi+10,153 mi
- 13/08/2024108,119 mi+6,656 mi
- 28/11/2025112,712 mi+4,593 mi
- 28/11/2025112,712 mi
Average of roughly 5,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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