2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · W80 BBO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 120,370 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,370 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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W80 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 120,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W80 BBO 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 (W80 BBO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
W80 BBO Mileage History
- 24/07/2024109,046 mi
- 06/08/2025116,203 mi+7,157 mi
- 11/08/2025116,203 mi
- 30/07/2026120,367 mi+4,164 mi
- 31/07/2026120,370 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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