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2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · ML62 ABO

ML62 ABO

2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 96,527 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 27/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
96,527 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 96,527 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test eleven days prior on 17 October 2025, the record lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It has covered approximately 6,895 miles per year over its fourteen-year lifespan. The distance between the September 2023 test at 86,210 miles and the October 2024 test at 91,850 miles shows a steady usage rate of roughly 5,600 miles annually. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest periods of neglect or excessive commercial use. The absence of any advisories or failures across five years of testing is unusual for a 2012 model. The record shows no mentions of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration from 2022 through 2025. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for structural rust, as MOT testers often overlook surface corrosion that does not yet compromise safety. Check the condition of the tyres and brake pads manually, since the clean MOT history provides no data on the remaining life of these consumables. Verify the service history to ensure the engine oil and transmission fluids have been changed according to manufacturer intervals, as the MOT record only confirms basic roadworthiness.

ML62 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
  • 96,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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ML62 ABO Mileage History

  1. 20/10/202282,034 mi
  2. 29/09/202386,210 mi+4,176 mi
  3. 11/10/202491,850 mi+5,640 mi
  4. 17/10/202596,519 mi+4,669 mi
  5. 28/10/202596,527 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML62 ABO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 20:10
MOT Analysis

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 (ML62 ABO) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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