2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · F20 BAP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 98,884 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,884 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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F20 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 98,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F20 BAP 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 (F20 BAP) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
F20 BAP Mileage History
- 13/09/202188,580 mi
- 08/09/202292,135 mi+3,555 mi
- 12/09/202394,820 mi+2,685 mi
- 10/09/202496,962 mi+2,142 mi
- 22/09/202598,884 mi+1,922 mi
Average of roughly 2,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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