2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YC12 OBH
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 175,168 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC12 OBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 175,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YC12 OBH Mileage History
- 09/05/2022145,136 mi
- 20/04/2023153,216 mi+8,080 mi
- 28/04/2023153,219 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/2024166,696 mi+13,477 mi
- 21/05/2025175,168 mi+8,472 mi
Average of roughly 9,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC12 OBH 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 (YC12 OBH) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rubbing on fuel tank (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”.
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