2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · WG62 MFA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 101,903 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 1900.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 1900
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG62 MFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 101,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG62 MFA 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 (WG62 MFA) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WG62 MFA Mileage History
- 02/02/202278,625 mi
- 17/05/202279,138 mi+513 mi
- 31/05/202384,922 mi+5,784 mi
- 31/05/202497,660 mi+12,738 mi
- 22/01/2026101,903 mi+4,243 mi
Average of roughly 5,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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