2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RJ62 XMK
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 104,123 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ62 XMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 104,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RJ62 XMK 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 (RJ62 XMK) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RJ62 XMK Mileage History
- 14/12/202174,413 mi
- 20/12/202277,043 mi+2,630 mi
- 13/12/202380,111 mi+3,068 mi
- 25/11/202489,085 mi+8,974 mi
- 06/02/2026104,123 mi+15,038 mi
Average of roughly 7,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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