2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SW02 BEN
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 80,580 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW02 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 80,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW02 BEN Mileage History
- 08/09/202361,428 mi
- 11/09/202361,435 mi+7 mi
- 02/09/202471,408 mi+9,973 mi
- 02/09/202471,409 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/202580,580 mi+9,171 mi
Average of roughly 9,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW02 BEN 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 (SW02 BEN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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