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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L16 HKAMOT history

L16 HKA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L16 HKA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,366 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HKA was last recorded at 114,366 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 17,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,814 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,552 miles
Average per year
6,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,366 miles
  • 2025 – 96,814 miles
  • 2024 – 87,094 miles
  • 2023 – 82,399 miles
  • 2021 – 68,625 miles
  • 2020 – 67,315 miles
  • 2019 – 62,312 miles
  • 2018 – 55,690 miles
  • 2017 – 50,334 miles
  • 2016 – 45,360 miles
  • 2015 – 38,994 miles
  • 2014 – 34,404 miles
  • 2013 – 29,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    487127262298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,366 miles (+17,552)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    429471489846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,814 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    881026376076
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail96,812 miles (+9,718)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    440369890076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi pipe and over sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,094 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    401638269061
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail87,094 miles (+4,695)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    364801117687
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    316995402274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail82,399 miles (+13,774)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    417748560321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass68,625 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    268060738778
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components
  10. Pass67,315 miles (+5,003)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    480396184733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass62,312 miles (+6,622)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    973528969806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass55,690 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    355662582383
    • AdvisoryEngine Tray Fitted Under Tray Fitted
  13. Pass50,334 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    823134825695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,360 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    843945148963
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin
  15. Fail45,241 miles (+6,247)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    472385585999
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin
  16. Pass38,994 miles (+4,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    577666455133
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a nail on the outer
  17. Pass34,404 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    288047554481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    789877803115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 HKA

Does L16 HKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HKA is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 HKA?
The MOT on L16 HKA is valid until 6 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 HKA done?
L16 HKA was recorded at 114,366 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,546 miles a year.
Has L16 HKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HKA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 HKA 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 HKA find?
L16 HKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link.

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