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White · Diesel · 2009 · 3,498 cc

L16 FMLMOT history

L16 FML is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L16 FML white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,854 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 FML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 FML was last recorded at 76,854 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,599 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,854 miles
  • 2025 – 72,238 miles
  • 2024 – 68,052 miles
  • 2023 – 63,368 miles
  • 2022 – 58,068 miles
  • 2021 – 53,919 miles
  • 2020 – 50,760 miles
  • 2019 – 46,130 miles
  • 2018 – 42,022 miles
  • 2016 – 35,735 miles
  • 2015 – 31,733 miles
  • 2014 – 28,193 miles
  • 2013 – 21,954 miles
  • 2012 – 17,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,854 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,854 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    913035695409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail76,599 miles (+4,361)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    832520828138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass72,238 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    596675743127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,052 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    642320352759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail67,977 miles (+4,609)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    841991024114
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,368 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    953943123274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,068 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    119184193720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,919 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    884336586928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,760 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    251346242140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,130 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    582388072001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,922 miles (+3,900)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    800612063176
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass42,022 miles (+6,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,022 miles
    Test number
    876399296823
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2mm front tyres3mm
  13. Pass35,735 miles (+4,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    811962240058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass31,733 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,733 miles
    Test number
    224147706517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,193 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,193 miles
    Test number
    847700784218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,954 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    976324173251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,677 miles
    Test number
    205501652266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 FML

Does L16 FML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FML is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 FML?
The MOT on L16 FML is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 FML done?
L16 FML was recorded at 76,854 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has L16 FML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 FML has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 FML 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 FML find?
L16 FML passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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