2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV62 VMJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 103,443 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,443 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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KV62 VMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 103,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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KV62 VMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (KV62 VMJ) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
KV62 VMJ Mileage History
- 22/09/202251,666 mi
- 25/10/202252,042 mi+376 mi
- 23/05/202474,781 mi+22,739 mi
- 03/07/2026103,443 mi+28,662 mi
Average of roughly 13,705 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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