2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JH05 BET
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 123,216 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JH05 BET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 123,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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JH05 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 (JH05 BET) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JH05 BET Mileage History
- 18/11/202275,044 mi
- 18/11/202390,355 mi+15,311 mi
- 29/10/2024107,011 mi+16,656 mi
- 13/11/2025123,212 mi+16,201 mi
- 13/11/2025123,216 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 16,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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