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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

TFC 38MOT history

TFC 38 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 271,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
271,636 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFC 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFC 38 was last recorded at 271,636 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 18,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,541 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
18,095 miles
Average per year
17,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,636 miles
  • 2025 – 253,541 miles
  • 2024 – 242,691 miles
  • 2023 – 227,615 miles
  • 2022 – 210,981 miles
  • 2021 – 196,649 miles
  • 2020 – 190,416 miles
  • 2019 – 174,521 miles
  • 2018 – 157,556 miles
  • 2016 – 121,475 miles
  • 2015 – 91,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,636 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,636 miles (+18,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    271,636 miles
    Test number
    658574442182
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass253,541 miles (+10,850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    253,541 miles
    Test number
    572677532367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass242,691 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    242,691 miles
    Test number
    334328289534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass227,615 miles (+16,634)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    227,615 miles
    Test number
    376484963455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass210,981 miles (+14,332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,981 miles
    Test number
    826891403706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,649 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    196,649 miles
    Test number
    820082262417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,416 miles (+15,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,416 miles
    Test number
    813839922658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,521 miles
    Test number
    304129754737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,521 miles (+16,965)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,521 miles
    Test number
    634132233032
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass157,556 miles (+36,081)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,556 miles
    Test number
    944109834105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,475 miles (+30,338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    223760686103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    440314971366
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about TFC 38

What vehicle is registration TFC 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFC 38 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TFC 38 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFC 38 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TFC 38?
The MOT on TFC 38 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TFC 38 done?
TFC 38 was recorded at 271,636 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 17,120 miles a year.
Has TFC 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFC 38 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on TFC 38 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 TFC 38 find?
TFC 38 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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