2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WV62 MVD
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 85,681 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV62 MVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 85,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WV62 MVD 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 (WV62 MVD) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV62 MVD Mileage History
- 09/08/202277,908 mi
- 04/04/202382,561 mi+4,653 mi
- 08/04/202382,561 mi
- 12/05/202483,147 mi+586 mi
- 10/05/202585,681 mi+2,534 mi
Average of roughly 2,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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