2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YG62 CWU
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 168,085 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YG62 CWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 168,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG62 CWU 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 (YG62 CWU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YG62 CWU Mileage History
- 27/10/2023151,721 mi
- 16/10/2024159,761 mi+8,040 mi
- 18/10/2024159,761 mi
- 29/10/2025168,085 mi+8,324 mi
- 30/10/2025168,085 mi
Average of roughly 8,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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