Mercedes-Benz CLS
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc
L16 BHAMOT history
L16 BHA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 179,878 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 BHA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 BHA was last recorded at 179,878 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 11,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,071 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,807 miles
- Average per year
- 8,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,878 miles
- 2025 – 168,071 miles
- 2024 – 156,908 miles
- 2023 – 145,188 miles
- 2022 – 138,725 miles
- 2021 – 135,077 miles
- 2020 – 133,538 miles
- 2019 – 122,877 miles
- 2018 – 116,392 miles
- 2017 – 102,774 miles
- 2016 – 98,575 miles
- 2014 – 93,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,878 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,878 miles (+11,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 179,878 miles
- Test number
- 532590767815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass168,071 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 168,071 miles
- Test number
- 350886454142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail168,058 miles (+11,150)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,058 miles
- Test number
- 535378330951
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake locking device missing spring clip missing (1.1.21 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,908 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 156,908 miles
- Test number
- 259342851928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail156,907 miles (+11,719)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,907 miles
- Test number
- 657009080344
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass145,188 miles (+65)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 145,188 miles
- Test number
- 315776120947
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around edges, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Rear Bushes starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,123 miles (+6,398)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,123 miles
- Test number
- 318733630671
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around edges, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Rear Bushes starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,725 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 138,725 miles
- Test number
- 805375828976
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass135,077 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 135,077 miles
- Test number
- 773979492557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,060 miles (+1,522)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,060 miles
- Test number
- 521527089997
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass133,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 133,538 miles
- Test number
- 817295208930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,518 miles (+10,641)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,518 miles
- Test number
- 109486646435
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder coming apart (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass122,877 miles (+6,485)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 122,877 miles
- Test number
- 848268910873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,392 miles (+13,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,392 miles
- Test number
- 352623768503
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass102,774 miles (+673)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,774 miles
- Test number
- 975406617724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,101 miles (+3,526)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,101 miles
- Test number
- 676406006896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,575 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 98,575 miles
- Test number
- 587232447170
- 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)
Fail98,562 miles (+5,249)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,562 miles
- Test number
- 333609516989
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
Pass93,313 miles (+9,759)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,313 miles
- Test number
- 488041334434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,554 miles
- Test number
- 826225514157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,554 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,554 miles
- Test number
- 807866604119
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Questions about L16 BHA
- Does L16 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BHA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 BHA?
- The MOT on L16 BHA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 BHA done?
- L16 BHA was recorded at 179,878 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
- Has L16 BHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 BHA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 BHA 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 L16 BHA find?
- L16 BHA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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