2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BH51 SAM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08/03/2012. Recorded mileage 124,928 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
BH51 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 124,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BH51 SAM Mileage History
- 05/01/2023102,756 mi
- 05/01/2023102,756 mi
- 14/08/2023105,029 mi+2,273 mi
- 06/08/2024124,927 mi+19,898 mi
- 07/08/2024124,928 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BH51 SAM 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 (BH51 SAM) between January 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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