2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DV62 DVX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 95,335 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV62 DVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 95,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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DV62 DVX 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 (DV62 DVX) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV62 DVX Mileage History
- 21/11/202289,510 mi
- 07/12/202391,420 mi+1,910 mi
- 28/11/202493,397 mi+1,977 mi
- 28/11/202493,408 mi+11 mi
- 21/11/202595,335 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 1,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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