2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FX62 YTJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 160,527 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,527 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.
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FX62 YTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
- 160,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FX62 YTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (FX62 YTJ) between January 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FX62 YTJ Mileage History
- 14/01/2022155,175 mi
- 08/11/2022160,495 mi+5,320 mi
- 11/11/2022160,527 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 6,490 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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