2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NJ62 SBZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 146,906 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJ62 SBZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 146,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NJ62 SBZ Mileage History
- 11/09/201539,695 mi
- 11/09/201539,695 mi
- 12/09/201648,206 mi+8,511 mi
- 18/09/201759,086 mi+10,880 mi
- 23/08/201867,963 mi+8,877 mi
- 23/08/201867,963 mi
- 13/09/201976,299 mi+8,336 mi
- 13/09/201976,299 mi
- 25/09/202086,318 mi+10,019 mi
- 07/09/202193,609 mi+7,291 mi
- 07/09/202193,609 mi
- 30/09/2022106,108 mi+12,499 mi
- 28/09/2023115,472 mi+9,364 mi
- 29/09/2023115,478 mi+6 mi
- 24/09/2024125,473 mi+9,995 mi
- 24/09/2024125,478 mi+5 mi
- 09/09/2025134,984 mi+9,506 mi
- 27/08/2026146,902 mi+11,918 mi
- 27/08/2026146,906 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,782 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
NJ62 SBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (NJ62 SBZ) between September 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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