2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SP62 MVX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 168,771 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP62 MVX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 168,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
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SP62 MVX 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 (SP62 MVX) between September 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SP62 MVX Mileage History
- 16/09/201568,030 mi
- 07/10/201686,227 mi+18,197 mi
- 22/09/2017104,372 mi+18,145 mi
- 20/04/2018107,364 mi+2,992 mi
- 18/04/2019127,978 mi+20,614 mi
- 26/10/2020143,541 mi+15,563 mi
- 02/12/2020143,733 mi+192 mi
- 14/04/2021145,979 mi+2,246 mi
- 12/04/2022151,493 mi+5,514 mi
- 11/04/2023156,329 mi+4,836 mi
- 11/04/2023156,329 mi
- 28/03/2024160,665 mi+4,336 mi
- 28/03/2024160,665 mi
- 10/04/2025165,142 mi+4,477 mi
- 10/04/2025165,142 mi
- 14/04/2026168,771 mi+3,629 mi
- 14/04/2026168,771 mi
Average of roughly 9,525 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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