Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

12 DTMOT history

12 DT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

12 DT black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,308 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 12 DT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
12 DT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 DT was last recorded at 74,308 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,425 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,883 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,308 miles
  • 2025 – 66,425 miles
  • 2024 – 59,463 miles
  • 2023 – 50,397 miles
  • 2022 – 39,890 miles
  • 2021 – 30,725 miles
  • 2020 – 30,129 miles
  • 2019 – 29,233 miles
  • 2018 – 26,677 miles
  • 2017 – 25,607 miles
  • 2016 – 23,347 miles
  • 2014 – 19,590 miles
  • 2013 – 17,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    745452807147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail74,304 miles (+7,879)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,304 miles
    Test number
    878114916131
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass66,425 miles (+6,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    508014398916
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass59,463 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    847687054742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,462 miles (+9,065)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    484637670917
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    925115126235
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail50,397 miles (+10,507)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    938920522967
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,890 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    714682289267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,725 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    755118393507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,129 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    881082104280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,233 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,233 miles
    Test number
    207761645837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,677 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,677 miles
    Test number
    227561710502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,607 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    544789772067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,347 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    731443093255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,590 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    928302044378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,367 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,367 miles
    Test number
    396618153361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,406 miles
    Test number
    649493403086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 12 DT

What vehicle is registration 12 DT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 DT on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 12 DT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 12 DT is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 12 DT?
The MOT on 12 DT is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 12 DT done?
12 DT was recorded at 74,308 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has 12 DT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 DT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 12 DT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 12 DT find?
12 DT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Related registrations

Browse all 12D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.