2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · V8 CUX
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 108,791 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 CUX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 108,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 CUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (V8 CUX) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V8 CUX Mileage History
- 24/03/2022108,273 mi
- 10/09/2022108,317 mi+44 mi
- 22/03/2024108,791 mi+474 mi
Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- OM651 Diesel Chain Tensioner Oil LeakModerate
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
- Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) failureSerious
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