2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BK12 YVH
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 169,763 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,763 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.
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BK12 YVH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 169,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK12 YVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (BK12 YVH) between June 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
BK12 YVH Mileage History
- 04/06/201546,284 mi
- 31/05/201659,282 mi+12,998 mi
- 09/06/201769,567 mi+10,285 mi
- 07/06/201881,643 mi+12,076 mi
- 10/06/201994,073 mi+12,430 mi
- 11/06/201994,073 mi
- 19/06/2020104,333 mi+10,260 mi
- 29/06/2021114,947 mi+10,614 mi
- 01/07/2022124,426 mi+9,479 mi
- 01/07/2022124,426 mi
- 03/07/2023127,964 mi+3,538 mi
- 27/06/2024140,125 mi+12,161 mi
- 01/07/2024140,240 mi+115 mi
- 27/06/2025156,027 mi+15,787 mi
- 24/07/2026169,763 mi+13,736 mi
- 16/10/2026169,763 mi
Average of roughly 10,862 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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