2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KM62 LFU
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 54,118 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM62 LFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 54,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KM62 LFU 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 (KM62 LFU) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KM62 LFU Mileage History
- 11/12/202138,666 mi
- 02/12/202240,773 mi+2,107 mi
- 20/01/202442,599 mi+1,826 mi
- 04/01/202548,229 mi+5,630 mi
- 15/01/202654,118 mi+5,889 mi
Average of roughly 3,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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