2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FM51 BET
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 46,159 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM51 BET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 46,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FM51 BET 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 (FM51 BET) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM51 BET Mileage History
- 08/07/202335,137 mi
- 03/07/202439,702 mi+4,565 mi
- 05/07/202439,706 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/202546,158 mi+6,452 mi
- 27/06/202546,159 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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