2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YP62 OUO
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 85,390 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP62 OUO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 85,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP62 OUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (YP62 OUO) between December 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YP62 OUO Mileage History
- 08/12/201511,699 mi
- 08/12/201615,628 mi+3,929 mi
- 11/12/201719,625 mi+3,997 mi
- 11/12/201822,707 mi+3,082 mi
- 10/12/201926,297 mi+3,590 mi
- 11/12/202027,723 mi+1,426 mi
- 24/11/202130,742 mi+3,019 mi
- 06/12/202243,625 mi+12,883 mi
- 11/12/202359,126 mi+15,501 mi
- 09/12/202472,695 mi+13,569 mi
- 10/12/202472,697 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/202585,390 mi+12,693 mi
Average of roughly 7,364 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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