Mercedes-Benz 500
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc
C16 METMOT history
C16 MET is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 94,926 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C16 MET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C16 MET was last recorded at 94,926 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Mar 2012: 91,008 miles, lower than 94,652 miles on 13 Mar 2011.
- 10 Nov 2014: 91,625 miles, lower than 92,014 miles on 4 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,168 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,758 miles
- Average per year
- 186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,926 miles
- 2024 – 93,168 miles
- 2023 – 92,863 miles
- 2022 – 92,505 miles
- 2021 – 92,505 miles
- 2019 – 92,505 miles
- 2018 – 91,795 miles
- 2016 – 91,795 miles
- 2015 – 91,625 miles
- 2014 – 91,625 miles
- 2013 – 92,014 miles
- 2012 – 91,008 miles
- 2011 – 94,652 miles
- 2010 – 91,624 miles
- 2009 – 91,624 miles
- 2008 – 91,624 miles
- 2006 – 91,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,926 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,926 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 94,926 miles
- Test number
- 482736852872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,168 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 93,168 miles
- Test number
- 222908241651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,168 miles (+305)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,168 miles
- Test number
- 413112523017
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,863 miles (+358)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,863 miles
- Test number
- 484163683214
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
Pass92,505 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 245612248462
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail92,505 miles2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 183959081071
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass92,505 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 155226220285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,505 miles3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 253249163517
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 726364581817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,505 miles (+710)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 727198642334
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass91,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,795 miles
- Test number
- 191378340183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point/body corroded
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough and noisy
Fail91,795 miles2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,795 miles
- Test number
- 553298188458
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point/body corroded
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough and noisy
Pass91,795 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 91,795 miles
- Test number
- 866135177372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,625 miles
- Test number
- 279538274083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,625 miles
- Test number
- 498334814466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,625 miles (-389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,625 miles
- Test number
- 127744414369
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Pass92,014 miles (+1,006)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 92,014 miles
- Test number
- 168334323133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,008 miles (-3,644)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 91,008 miles
- Test number
- 595631392096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,652 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,652 miles
- Test number
- 216232271059
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOuter Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Pass94,652 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,652 miles
- Test number
- 787422971030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,624 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 91,624 miles
- Test number
- 731898170008
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,624 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,624 miles
- Test number
- 630088479030
- AdvisoryInner Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pipi over cover not visible
Fail91,624 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,624 miles
- Test number
- 451534468035
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass91,624 miles (+204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 91,624 miles
- Test number
- 983324368079
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass91,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 91,420 miles
- Test number
- 341682186258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C16 MET
- Does C16 MET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C16 MET expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C16 MET?
- The MOT on C16 MET expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C16 MET done?
- C16 MET was recorded at 94,926 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 186 miles a year.
- Has C16 MET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C16 MET has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on C16 MET ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C16 MET find?
- C16 MET passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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