2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD12 HAO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 151,727 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD12 HAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 151,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BD12 HAO Mileage History
- 11/07/2024142,866 mi
- 01/08/2024142,869 mi+3 mi
- 02/08/2024142,872 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2025151,726 mi+8,854 mi
- 25/07/2025151,727 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 HAO 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 (BD12 HAO) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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