2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BR08 ARM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 246,360 km. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,360 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BR08 ARM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2022
- 246,360 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BR08 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (BR08 ARM) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BR08 ARM Odometer History
- 26/03/2022248,350 mi
- 01/04/2022246,360 km
Average of roughly -117,484 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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