Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L16 BTSMOT history
L16 BTS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 166,933 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 BTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 BTS was last recorded at 166,933 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 6,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 160,810 miles · 20 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,123 miles
- Average per year
- 12,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,933 miles
- 2023 – 160,810 miles
- 2022 – 147,333 miles
- 2021 – 133,356 miles
- 2020 – 112,910 miles
- 2019 – 108,232 miles
- 2018 – 93,917 miles
- 2017 – 77,935 miles
- 2016 – 64,426 miles
- 2015 – 46,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 166,933 miles
- Test number
- 833802206822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail166,933 miles (+6,123)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,933 miles
- Test number
- 317740451330
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,810 miles (+13,477)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,810 miles
- Test number
- 703755583023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,333 miles (+13,977)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 147,333 miles
- Test number
- 899353353994
- AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet/wing [damage noted]
- 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))
Pass133,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 206031941592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,356 miles (+435)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 684439526243
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,921 miles (+20,011)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,921 miles
- Test number
- 501125441546
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split but not revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,910 miles (+4,678)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,910 miles
- Test number
- 636693854451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,232 miles
- Test number
- 626975842492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,232 miles (+14,315)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,232 miles
- Test number
- 461323191462
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass93,917 miles (+15,982)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 93,917 miles
- Test number
- 368699327401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,935 miles
- Test number
- 514818783355
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre has sidewall damage, not to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail77,933 miles (+13,507)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,933 miles
- Test number
- 962010550660
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre has sidewall damage, not to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass64,426 miles (+17,427)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,426 miles
- Test number
- 432457595466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,999 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 46,999 miles
- Test number
- 758856205147
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer tread
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (255/35/18)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L16 BTS
- Does L16 BTS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 BTS expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 BTS?
- The MOT on L16 BTS expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 BTS done?
- L16 BTS was recorded at 166,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 12,091 miles a year.
- Has L16 BTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 BTS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 BTS 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 BTS find?
- L16 BTS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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