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2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MK62 AEM

MK62 AEM

2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 63,325 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 May 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
63,325 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 May 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 30 April 2025 at 63,325 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to May 2022, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is very low for a 14 year old car, averaging roughly 4,523 miles per year. The distance covered between the May 2022 test at 44,844 miles and the April 2025 test at 63,325 miles shows steady, light usage rather than long periods of stagnation. A brief failure on 26 April 2024 at 56,417 miles was resolved quickly, with a pass granted just two weeks later on 9 May 2024 at 56,730 miles. Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear, there are no specific red flags in the data. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber components or seized brake calipers due to lack of heat cycles. A buyer should manually check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and ensure the brake discs have not developed surface pitting or corrosion. The absence of structural failures or exhaust emissions issues suggests the chassis and engine remain in good health. Given the lack of recorded defects over the last three years, the primary focus for a physical inspection should be on fluid conditions and the operational state of auxiliary electronics that may have degraded from under-use.
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MK62 AEM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
  • 63,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MK62 AEM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 23:25
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (MK62 AEM) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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MK62 AEM Mileage History

  1. 18/05/202244,844 mi
  2. 28/04/202349,713 mi+4,869 mi
  3. 26/04/202456,417 mi+6,704 mi
  4. 09/05/202456,730 mi+313 mi
  5. 30/04/202563,325 mi+6,595 mi

Average of roughly 6,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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