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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LL12 TZAMOT history

LL12 TZA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LL12 TZA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,303 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 TZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 TZA was last recorded at 117,303 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 8,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,338 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,965 miles
Average per year
6,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,303 miles
  • 2025 – 108,338 miles
  • 2024 – 97,005 miles
  • 2023 – 88,149 miles
  • 2022 – 76,707 miles
  • 2021 – 70,505 miles
  • 2020 – 65,235 miles
  • 2019 – 58,839 miles
  • 2018 – 54,900 miles
  • 2017 – 51,913 miles
  • 2016 – 47,877 miles
  • 2015 – 40,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have corrosion and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,303 miles
    Test number
    203264276493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,302 miles (+8,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    469280273665
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,338 miles (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    657722317077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have corrosion and covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,137 miles (+11,132)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,137 miles
    Test number
    508984089302
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have corrosion and covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,005 miles (+8,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    584931611255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass88,149 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    683718708149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,493 miles (+5,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    578165856720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,707 miles (+6,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    449797808770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,505 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    535635152346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,235 miles (+6,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    348596878833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,839 miles (+3,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    792334993656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,900 miles (+2,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    237701523477
    • 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)

  13. Pass51,913 miles (+4,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    549292069372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,877 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    732405129012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    206326555176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail40,004 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    187786855126
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL12 TZA

Does LL12 TZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 TZA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 TZA?
The MOT on LL12 TZA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 TZA done?
LL12 TZA was recorded at 117,303 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
Has LL12 TZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 TZA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 TZA 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 LL12 TZA find?
LL12 TZA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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