2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · GJ62 VBO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 88,359 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ62 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 88,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ62 VBO 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 (GJ62 VBO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GJ62 VBO Mileage History
- 29/09/202377,997 mi
- 26/09/202481,601 mi+3,604 mi
- 29/09/202585,415 mi+3,814 mi
- 30/09/202585,415 mi
- 30/09/202688,359 mi+2,944 mi
Average of roughly 3,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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