2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YE56 MAT
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 35,242 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,242 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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YE56 MAT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 35,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE56 MAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (YE56 MAT) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Road wheel more than one fixing loose one off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YE56 MAT Mileage History
- 19/05/202635,202 mi
- 22/05/202635,242 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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