2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GL62 CWM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 114,328 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,328 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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GL62 CWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 114,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL62 CWM 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 (GL62 CWM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL62 CWM Mileage History
- 18/04/2023106,239 mi
- 16/04/2024110,600 mi+4,361 mi
- 01/05/2024110,632 mi+32 mi
- 15/04/2025112,376 mi+1,744 mi
- 29/04/2026114,328 mi+1,952 mi
Average of roughly 2,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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