2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · FL62 KVX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 130,553 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL62 KVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 130,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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FL62 KVX 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 (FL62 KVX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FL62 KVX Mileage History
- 08/03/202281,040 mi
- 08/03/202393,666 mi+12,626 mi
- 12/03/2024104,092 mi+10,426 mi
- 17/03/2025118,932 mi+14,840 mi
- 16/03/2026130,553 mi+11,621 mi
Average of roughly 12,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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