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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

A12 TMLMOT history

A12 TML is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

A12 TML silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,081 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 TML was last recorded at 139,081 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2009: 11,668 miles, lower than 44,853 miles on 3 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,382 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,081 miles
  • 2025 – 136,382 miles
  • 2024 – 133,679 miles
  • 2023 – 131,447 miles
  • 2022 – 128,806 miles
  • 2021 – 126,432 miles
  • 2020 – 124,328 miles
  • 2019 – 120,895 miles
  • 2018 – 116,813 miles
  • 2017 – 113,406 miles
  • 2016 – 104,335 miles
  • 2015 – 95,702 miles
  • 2014 – 88,342 miles
  • 2013 – 80,205 miles
  • 2012 – 73,511 miles
  • 2011 – 65,692 miles
  • 2010 – 57,785 miles
  • 2009 – 11,668 miles
  • 2008 – 44,853 miles
  • 2007 – 37,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,081 miles (+2,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,081 miles
    Test number
    789065715954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass136,382 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,382 miles
    Test number
    750496947373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,679 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,679 miles
    Test number
    730811432166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,447 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    506907789861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,806 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    209722659521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,432 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    971240246816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,328 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,328 miles
    Test number
    183344380644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,895 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    145943845520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,813 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,813 miles
    Test number
    510152454867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,406 miles (+9,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,406 miles
    Test number
    598489530931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass104,335 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    479538907619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,702 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    280002219233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,342 miles (+8,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    345936864208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,205 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    236927263217
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass80,205 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    317207363431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,511 miles
    Test number
    759315872263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,501 miles (+7,809)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    758105772239
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass65,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    178932271268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,692 miles (+7,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    107152671248
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass57,785 miles (+46,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    373515660273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass11,668 miles (-33,185)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,668 miles
    Test number
    121616769276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,853 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    350967578464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,704 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,704 miles
    Test number
    963428577287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,498 miles
    Test number
    154451847102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 TML

Does A12 TML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TML is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 TML?
The MOT on A12 TML is valid until 12 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 TML done?
A12 TML was recorded at 139,081 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has A12 TML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TML has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on A12 TML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 TML find?
A12 TML passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15, and 3 more.

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