2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AF62 WBY

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 November 2025 at 81,173 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since late 2022. Recorded mileage sits at 81,173 against an age of roughly fourteen years, equating to about 5,800 miles per year. The DVSA entries show steady, low annual use: 68,395 miles on 31 October 2022, 71,667 at the November 2023 pass, 76,760 on 6 November 2024, and 81,173 in November 2025. A two-day gap between the 6 November 2023 failure and the 8 November 2023 pass at near-identical mileage suggests a minor administrative or retest issue rather than mechanical neglect, as no defects were listed on either. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of deferred consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low standing mileage, which can accelerate corrosion and seizing of calipers. The absence of advisories across five tests means no recurring wear pattern is visible in the official record. Physically verify underneath for structural rust and check tyre sidewalls for perishing from prolonged static periods. The low yearly distance implies light use, but fourteen years will have aged rubber and fluid components regardless of the clean MOT trail.