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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T912 ELOMOT history

T912 ELO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,896 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T912 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T912 ELO was last recorded at 113,896 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,506 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,896 miles
  • 2024 – 110,506 miles
  • 2023 – 107,446 miles
  • 2022 – 104,480 miles
  • 2021 – 101,629 miles
  • 2020 – 96,937 miles
  • 2019 – 89,811 miles
  • 2018 – 82,726 miles
  • 2017 – 80,469 miles
  • 2016 – 79,714 miles
  • 2015 – 76,385 miles
  • 2014 – 72,634 miles
  • 2012 – 66,071 miles
  • 2011 – 62,230 miles
  • 2010 – 55,599 miles
  • 2009 – 47,780 miles
  • 2008 – 43,632 miles
  • 2007 – 38,725 miles
  • 2006 – 35,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,896 miles
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,flitches and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear door cant be opened from inside the vehicle
  • AdvisoryOffside steering box drop arm has slight play
  • AdvisoryRear boot floor corroded not within prescribed area
  • AdvisoryRear differential damp
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,896 miles (+3,390)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    612764565259
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,flitches and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cant be opened from inside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside steering box drop arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear differential damp
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler

  2. Pass110,506 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    482895641713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded but not to excess

  3. Fail110,478 miles (+3,032)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,478 miles
    Test number
    774009975624
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded but not to excess

  4. Pass107,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    984907290828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded but not to excess

  5. Fail107,446 miles (+2,966)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    782758739927
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively single blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded but not to excess

  6. Pass104,480 miles (+2,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    154475875035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,629 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,629 miles
    Test number
    637860631037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail101,624 miles (+4,687)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    290401046264
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,937 miles (+7,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,937 miles
    Test number
    786193606273
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,811 miles (+7,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    391927302222
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,726 miles
    Test number
    944659791297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail82,726 miles (+2,257)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,726 miles
    Test number
    775786959898
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,469 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    949884191586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,466 miles (+752)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    259873887452
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass79,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    889722302676
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,714 miles (+3,329)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    140199588621
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,385 miles
    Test number
    155145515130
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail76,385 miles (+3,751)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,385 miles
    Test number
    999715715139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass72,634 miles (+6,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    138232214123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    927642192150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,071 miles (+3,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    289091792126
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass62,230 miles (+6,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    388971561183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass55,599 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    204293830191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,780 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    401635139136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    861801258180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,632 miles (+342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    780361158155
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass43,290 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,290 miles
    Test number
    682116688037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,725 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    680348207147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass35,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    583458516175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T912 ELO

Does T912 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T912 ELO expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T912 ELO?
The MOT on T912 ELO expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T912 ELO done?
T912 ELO was recorded at 113,896 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has T912 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T912 ELO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T912 ELO 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 T912 ELO find?
T912 ELO failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in several places; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch, and 13 more.

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