2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HN62 GDY
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 92,186 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 GDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 92,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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HN62 GDY 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 (HN62 GDY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HN62 GDY Mileage History
- 06/01/202484,972 mi
- 09/01/202484,999 mi+27 mi
- 08/01/202587,369 mi+2,370 mi
- 06/01/202692,186 mi+4,817 mi
- 06/01/202692,186 mi
Average of roughly 3,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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