2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JS04 BET
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 81,773 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,773 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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JS04 BET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 81,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS04 BET Mileage History
- 02/03/202367,730 mi
- 15/04/202474,932 mi+7,202 mi
- 23/05/202578,663 mi+3,731 mi
- 16/05/202681,750 mi+3,087 mi
- 19/06/202681,773 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS04 BET 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 (JS04 BET) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed through corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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