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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

C6 TJLMOT history

C6 TJL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

C6 TJL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,039 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 TJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 TJL was last recorded at 147,039 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 7,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,586 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,453 miles
Average per year
12,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,039 miles
  • 2024 – 139,586 miles
  • 2023 – 129,080 miles
  • 2022 – 114,227 miles
  • 2021 – 98,985 miles
  • 2020 – 86,060 miles
  • 2019 – 71,817 miles
  • 2018 – 54,397 miles
  • 2017 – 36,644 miles
  • 2016 – 28,760 miles
  • 2015 – 21,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,039 miles (+7,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,039 miles
    Test number
    661874418403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,586 miles (+10,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,586 miles
    Test number
    443858449173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,080 miles
    Test number
    228883012411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail129,080 miles (+14,853)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,080 miles
    Test number
    769386002168
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,227 miles (+15,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    827547882339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,985 miles (+12,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    819790187394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall slight damage but no visible cord shown
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,060 miles (+14,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,060 miles
    Test number
    963691665414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,817 miles (+17,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    783866940623
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,397 miles (+17,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    775800534472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,644 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    682449993088
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

  11. Pass28,760 miles (+7,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,760 miles
    Test number
    419300985845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in side wall no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in wheel bearing

  12. Pass21,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,190 miles
    Test number
    355406675113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 TJL

Does C6 TJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 TJL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 TJL?
The MOT on C6 TJL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 TJL done?
C6 TJL was recorded at 147,039 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 12,033 miles a year.
Has C6 TJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 TJL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 TJL 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 C6 TJL find?
C6 TJL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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