2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BK12 FVD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 97,451 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK12 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 97,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BK12 FVD 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 (BK12 FVD) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BK12 FVD Mileage History
- 12/04/202493,597 mi
- 12/04/202493,597 mi
- 10/04/202594,532 mi+935 mi
- 25/03/202697,451 mi+2,919 mi
- 25/03/202697,451 mi
Average of roughly 1,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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