2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · GV62 DYM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 92,565 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV62 DYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 92,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV62 DYM 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 (GV62 DYM) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GV62 DYM Mileage History
- 29/02/202489,354 mi
- 04/03/202489,354 mi
- 21/08/202591,989 mi+2,635 mi
- 24/08/202692,527 mi+538 mi
- 04/09/202692,565 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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