2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DE62 YND
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 101,406 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,406 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DE62 YND Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2020
- 101,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE62 YND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (DE62 YND) between November 2015 and November 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DE62 YND Mileage History
- 20/11/201550,738 mi
- 02/12/201661,585 mi+10,847 mi
- 10/12/201661,582 mi-3 mi
- 28/11/201773,498 mi+11,916 mi
- 05/12/201773,636 mi+138 mi
- 17/09/201877,266 mi+3,630 mi
- 17/09/201877,266 mi
- 14/09/201995,893 mi+18,627 mi
- 21/11/2020101,406 mi+5,513 mi
Average of roughly 10,125 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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