2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · LL62 UJY
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 149,029 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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LL62 UJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 149,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LL62 UJY 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 (LL62 UJY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LL62 UJY Mileage History
- 03/01/2023141,217 mi
- 03/01/2023141,217 mi
- 29/12/2023145,018 mi+3,801 mi
- 28/12/2024147,246 mi+2,228 mi
- 06/01/2026149,029 mi+1,783 mi
Average of roughly 2,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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