2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MA62 GHH
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 76,406 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA62 GHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 76,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA62 GHH 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 (MA62 GHH) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Not locking brake on. (1.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MA62 GHH Mileage History
- 02/10/202365,908 mi
- 23/09/202471,200 mi+5,292 mi
- 24/09/202471,223 mi+23 mi
- 24/09/202576,383 mi+5,160 mi
- 25/09/202576,406 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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