2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FT62 AKF
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 108,478 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,478 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.
FT62 AKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 108,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FT62 AKF Mileage History
- 10/01/202493,891 mi
- 11/01/202493,892 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2025101,228 mi+7,336 mi
- 30/01/2026108,468 mi+7,240 mi
- 02/02/2026108,478 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT62 AKF 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 (FT62 AKF) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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