2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · HN62 EVM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 140,490 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 EVM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 140,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN62 EVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (HN62 EVM) between October 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
HN62 EVM Mileage History
- 19/10/201545,957 mi
- 08/12/201659,880 mi+13,923 mi
- 13/12/201659,880 mi
- 06/01/201867,940 mi+8,060 mi
- 09/01/201974,595 mi+6,655 mi
- 08/08/201978,347 mi+3,752 mi
- 13/08/202086,249 mi+7,902 mi
- 31/07/202194,580 mi+8,331 mi
- 18/07/2022102,088 mi+7,508 mi
- 15/07/2023114,996 mi+12,908 mi
- 13/07/2024128,037 mi+13,041 mi
- 14/07/2025135,424 mi+7,387 mi
- 15/08/2026140,490 mi+5,066 mi
Average of roughly 8,735 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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