2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AF62 WBU
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 148,942 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF62 WBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 148,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF62 WBU 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 (AF62 WBU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION (1.1.11 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AF62 WBU Mileage History
- 28/07/2023132,316 mi
- 25/07/2024145,073 mi+12,757 mi
- 16/07/2025147,949 mi+2,876 mi
- 28/07/2025147,967 mi+18 mi
- 22/07/2026148,942 mi+975 mi
Average of roughly 5,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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