2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NJ62 RYK
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 191,737 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,737 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.
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NJ62 RYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 191,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 RYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (NJ62 RYK) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
NJ62 RYK Mileage History
- 13/04/2022173,773 mi
- 20/04/2023178,258 mi+4,485 mi
- 23/04/2024185,284 mi+7,026 mi
- 11/11/2025191,737 mi+6,453 mi
Average of roughly 5,016 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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