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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

G16 TRUMOT history

G16 TRU is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

G16 TRU red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,516 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TRU was last recorded at 94,516 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,516 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,516 miles
  • 2025 – 91,568 miles
  • 2024 – 88,473 miles
  • 2022 – 83,915 miles
  • 2021 – 81,034 miles
  • 2020 – 78,769 miles
  • 2019 – 72,218 miles
  • 2018 – 64,887 miles
  • 2017 – 54,773 miles
  • 2016 – 49,518 miles
  • 2014 – 38,068 miles
  • 2013 – 31,040 miles
  • 2012 – 22,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,516 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    875363106438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,516 miles (+2,948)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    759932080050
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    355354746264
    • 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))

  4. Fail91,568 miles (+3,095)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    374238376494
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass88,473 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    675436826838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,915 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    556768675472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,911 miles (+2,877)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    323172420943
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,034 miles
    Test number
    371749635650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,034 miles (+2,265)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,034 miles
    Test number
    375971656986
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,769 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    724111360223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    898204066065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail72,218 miles (+7,331)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    697849765151
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass64,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    548922303017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,887 miles (+10,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    649027614533
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass54,773 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    704757693398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,518 miles (+11,450)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,518 miles
    Test number
    886133699007
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail38,068 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    495000434496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise n/s indicator repeater lense water ingress
    • NoteAdvise offside stop/tail in-op(inner not working)1 of 2
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges,side walls splitting(strong advise)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight cracking side walls.
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  18. Pass38,068 miles (+7,028)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    648040934330
    • NoteAdvise n/s indicator repeater lense water ingress
    • NoteAdvise offside stop/tail in-op(inner not working)1 of 2
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges,side walls splitting(strong advise)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight cracking side walls.
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  19. Pass31,040 miles (+8,513)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,040 miles
    Test number
    469677133363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    435538092265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,527 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    799608692255
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about G16 TRU

Does G16 TRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TRU?
The MOT on G16 TRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TRU done?
G16 TRU was recorded at 94,516 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,261 miles a year.
Has G16 TRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TRU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on G16 TRU 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 G16 TRU find?
G16 TRU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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