2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LM62 BVN
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 144,567 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,567 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.
LM62 BVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 144,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LM62 BVN Mileage History
- 08/07/2022120,350 mi
- 11/07/2023130,179 mi+9,829 mi
- 12/07/2023130,205 mi+26 mi
- 22/06/2024144,565 mi+14,360 mi
- 24/06/2024144,567 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM62 BVN 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 (LM62 BVN) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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