2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · OO10 OKS
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 30,873 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- 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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OO10 OKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 30,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO10 OKS 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 (OO10 OKS) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
OO10 OKS Mileage History
- 25/10/202226,111 mi
- 25/10/202226,111 mi
- 04/04/202428,168 mi+2,057 mi
- 20/05/202529,407 mi+1,239 mi
- 23/07/202630,873 mi+1,466 mi
Average of roughly 1,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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