Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
L16 CJPMOT history
L16 CJP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,842 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 CJP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 CJP was last recorded at 68,842 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Apr 2009: 15,745 miles, lower than 64,935 miles on 20 Apr 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,775 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 67 miles
- Average per year
- 3,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,842 miles
- 2025 – 65,287 miles
- 2024 – 61,762 miles
- 2023 – 58,385 miles
- 2022 – 54,659 miles
- 2021 – 53,285 miles
- 2019 – 49,999 miles
- 2018 – 47,896 miles
- 2017 – 45,238 miles
- 2016 – 40,329 miles
- 2015 – 37,079 miles
- 2014 – 33,362 miles
- 2013 – 29,654 miles
- 2012 – 25,557 miles
- 2011 – 21,725 miles
- 2010 – 17,847 miles
- 2009 – 15,745 miles
- 2008 – 13,522 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,842 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,842 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,842 miles
- Test number
- 720499356254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail68,775 miles (+3,488)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,775 miles
- Test number
- 547770237817
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass65,287 miles (+3,525)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 65,287 miles
- Test number
- 120131838353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,762 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 61,762 miles
- Test number
- 407258608860
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,385 miles (+188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 58,385 miles
- Test number
- 986080216389
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail58,197 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,197 miles
- Test number
- 956368624625
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,197 miles (+15)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,197 miles
- Test number
- 158025917244
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,182 miles (+3,523)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,182 miles
- Test number
- 870040580510
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,659 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 54,659 miles
- Test number
- 554910949749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,285 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 53,285 miles
- Test number
- 465173411341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail53,276 miles (+3,277)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,276 miles
- Test number
- 792112367592
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass49,999 miles (+2,103)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,999 miles
- Test number
- 198882944900
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,896 miles (+2,658)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,896 miles
- Test number
- 181573832510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,238 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,238 miles
- Test number
- 791213721450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,554 miles (+3,225)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 43,554 miles
- Test number
- 512550884820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,329 miles
- Test number
- 209594735064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,329 miles (+3,250)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,329 miles
- Test number
- 900473000630
- 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)
Pass37,079 miles (+3,717)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 37,079 miles
- Test number
- 386462215085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,362 miles (+3,708)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,362 miles
- Test number
- 505649004049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,654 miles (+4,097)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 29,654 miles
- Test number
- 849357103042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,557 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,557 miles
- Test number
- 186486712423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,725 miles (+3,878)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,725 miles
- Test number
- 869444601042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,847 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 17,847 miles
- Test number
- 110068810490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,745 miles (-49,190)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 15,745 miles
- Test number
- 284491919485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,935 miles (+51,413)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,935 miles
- Test number
- 914520519150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 13,522 miles
- Test number
- 444652218147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 CJP
- Does L16 CJP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CJP is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 CJP?
- The MOT on L16 CJP is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 CJP done?
- L16 CJP was recorded at 68,842 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,003 miles a year.
- Has L16 CJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 CJP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 CJP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 CJP find?
- L16 CJP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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