2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RV62 KMY
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 147,463 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV62 KMY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 147,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV62 KMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (RV62 KMY) between August 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RV62 KMY Mileage History
- 17/08/201532,241 mi
- 07/10/201532,353 mi+112 mi
- 02/04/201647,410 mi+15,057 mi
- 19/04/201754,190 mi+6,780 mi
- 19/04/201754,190 mi
- 24/04/201860,567 mi+6,377 mi
- 18/04/201971,320 mi+10,753 mi
- 03/11/201973,156 mi+1,836 mi
- 16/11/202080,660 mi+7,504 mi
- 16/11/202080,660 mi
- 16/11/202186,667 mi+6,007 mi
- 16/11/202186,667 mi
- 03/11/202293,855 mi+7,188 mi
- 03/11/202293,855 mi
- 07/11/2023100,527 mi+6,672 mi
- 16/11/2024114,451 mi+13,924 mi
- 20/03/2026147,463 mi+33,012 mi
Average of roughly 10,880 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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