Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
C16 MCUMOT history
C16 MCU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 144,081 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,206 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C16 MCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C16 MCU was last recorded at 144,081 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 144,077 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,206 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,081 miles
- 2025 – 143,353 miles
- 2024 – 135,511 miles
- 2023 – 129,555 miles
- 2022 – 123,903 miles
- 2021 – 112,016 miles
- 2019 – 105,990 miles
- 2018 – 100,241 miles
- 2017 – 89,616 miles
- 2016 – 81,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,081 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,081 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 144,081 miles
- Test number
- 822713670035
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,077 miles (+724)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,077 miles
- Test number
- 703531988006
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,353 miles (+7,842)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,353 miles
- Test number
- 821966968155
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,511 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 135,511 miles
- Test number
- 939443117047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,469 miles (+5,914)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,469 miles
- Test number
- 497063360417
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass129,555 miles (+82)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,555 miles
- Test number
- 794127822574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
Fail129,473 miles (+84)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,473 miles
- Test number
- 134805440173
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
Fail129,389 miles (+5,486)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,389 miles
- Test number
- 147986529964
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
Pass123,903 miles (+11,887)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 123,903 miles
- Test number
- 786311709006
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,016 miles (+6,026)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,016 miles
- Test number
- 687675640148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,990 miles (+5,749)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,990 miles
- Test number
- 503844454441
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,241 miles (+10,625)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,241 miles
- Test number
- 130773897524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,616 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 89,616 miles
- Test number
- 113963893515
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
Fail89,616 miles (+8,135)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,616 miles
- Test number
- 933302628493
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
Pass81,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,481 miles
- Test number
- 571138129777
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about C16 MCU
- Does C16 MCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C16 MCU is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C16 MCU?
- The MOT on C16 MCU is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C16 MCU done?
- C16 MCU was recorded at 144,081 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,206 miles a year.
- Has C16 MCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C16 MCU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on C16 MCU 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 C16 MCU find?
- C16 MCU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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