2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LM62 BUH

The Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 14 August 2025 at 84,627 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations in August 2024 and August 2022 similarly yielded clean passes. The sole anomaly occurred on 18 August 2023 when the vehicle first failed with no defects logged, then passed later that same day with a clean sheet. This pattern indicates consistent compliance rather than worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 58,280 miles at the August 2022 test to 71,579 miles by August 2023, then to 76,751 in August 2024 and 84,627 in August 2025. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles per annum, a modest figure suggesting gentle annual coverage. The record shows no gaps beyond the standard twelve-month cycle, and the sparse defect history points to a previous keeper who met statutory test requirements without lapse. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester logged no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or exhaust emissions concerns across the timeline. Fourteen years of service can conceal creeping structural rust or degraded suspension bushes not yet at failure threshold. We recommend scrutinising subframe integrity, brake caliper operation and tyre sidewall condition during a pre-purchase examination. The clean MOT lineage implies the vehicle was not subjected to neglect, yet the unexplained fail entry on 18 August 2023 warrants verification of its DVLA re-test documentation. Given the low annual mileage, prolonged standing periods may have promoted perished rubber or binding calipers. A thorough road test remains prudent.