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White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

A12 TELMOT history

A12 TEL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

A12 TEL white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,347 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 TEL was last recorded at 69,347 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,002 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,345 miles
Average per year
5,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,347 miles
  • 2025 – 66,002 miles
  • 2024 – 60,480 miles
  • 2023 – 55,841 miles
  • 2022 – 50,335 miles
  • 2021 – 44,570 miles
  • 2020 – 39,543 miles
  • 2019 – 28,332 miles
  • 2018 – 18,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, no cords exposed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,347 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,347 miles
    Test number
    474355581639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass66,002 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    992217233734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail65,906 miles (+5,426)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    991060686474
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,480 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    590255726331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,465 miles (+4,624)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    282131559848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,841 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    371984531100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,785 miles (+5,450)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    418924968791
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,335 miles (+5,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    750618447930
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,570 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    750757050693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,543 miles (+11,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    234500977214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass28,332 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,332 miles
    Test number
    272519650445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    865980403658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 TEL

Does A12 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TEL is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 TEL?
The MOT on A12 TEL is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 TEL done?
A12 TEL was recorded at 69,347 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,909 miles a year.
Has A12 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TEL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 TEL 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 A12 TEL find?
A12 TEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall in 2 places.

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