2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD12 GLF
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 114,305 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,305 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.
BD12 GLF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 114,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BD12 GLF Mileage History
- 15/08/201529,355 mi
- 15/08/201529,355 mi
- 15/08/201635,915 mi+6,560 mi
- 09/08/201744,047 mi+8,132 mi
- 14/08/201854,938 mi+10,891 mi
- 14/08/201854,938 mi
- 07/08/201965,182 mi+10,244 mi
- 07/08/201965,182 mi
- 15/08/202076,588 mi+11,406 mi
- 15/08/202076,588 mi
- 15/10/202078,681 mi+2,093 mi
- 19/10/202078,683 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/202178,801 mi+118 mi
- 15/03/202178,811 mi+10 mi
- 10/03/202283,600 mi+4,789 mi
- 12/09/202284,626 mi+1,026 mi
- 21/09/202284,652 mi+26 mi
- 08/09/202398,781 mi+14,129 mi
- 19/09/202399,016 mi+235 mi
- 24/10/2024103,956 mi+4,940 mi
- 25/10/2024103,960 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/2025114,305 mi+10,345 mi
- 14/11/2025114,305 mi
Average of roughly 8,287 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 GLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (BD12 GLF) between August 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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