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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

L16 ERGMOT history

L16 ERG is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

L16 ERG grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,067 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ERG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ERG was last recorded at 83,067 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,122 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,067 miles
  • 2024 – 81,122 miles
  • 2023 – 77,899 miles
  • 2022 – 76,514 miles
  • 2021 – 75,736 miles
  • 2020 – 73,566 miles
  • 2019 – 69,874 miles
  • 2018 – 62,694 miles
  • 2017 – 55,702 miles
  • 2016 – 47,530 miles
  • 2015 – 41,699 miles
  • 2014 – 34,923 miles
  • 2013 – 28,252 miles
  • 2012 – 20,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,067 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,nail and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,067 miles (+1,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,067 miles
    Test number
    939965847080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,nail and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,122 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    581727923370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,899 miles (+1,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,899 miles
    Test number
    337304313537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,514 miles (+778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    938085111059
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,736 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    298773088176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,566 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    741334109776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,516 miles (+3,642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    715095875801
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,874 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    466410155486
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads 50% worn approx
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail69,874 miles (+7,180)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    402483227080
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads 50% worn approx
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,694 miles (+6,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    855378988513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,702 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    583863613140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass47,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    785756503657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail47,530 miles (+5,831)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    613264378516
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,699 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    733863819796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    606150594271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,923 miles (+6,671)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    769190194202
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass28,252 miles (+7,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    189672583269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,689 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,689 miles
    Test number
    518418752289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge

Questions about L16 ERG

Does L16 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ERG is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 ERG?
The MOT on L16 ERG is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ERG done?
L16 ERG was recorded at 83,067 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has L16 ERG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ERG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 ERG 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 ERG find?
L16 ERG passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front wipers smear; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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