2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PK12 BTF
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 28,824 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK12 BTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 28,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PK12 BTF Mileage History
- 19/05/20238,358 mi
- 14/05/202413,269 mi+4,911 mi
- 23/11/202416,967 mi+3,698 mi
- 17/11/202528,824 mi+11,857 mi
- 21/11/202528,824 mi
Average of roughly 8,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK12 BTF 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 (PK12 BTF) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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