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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L16 HRCMOT history

L16 HRC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L16 HRC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,961 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HRC was last recorded at 103,961 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,634 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,327 miles
Average per year
9,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,961 miles
  • 2025 – 97,634 miles
  • 2024 – 90,064 miles
  • 2023 – 81,675 miles
  • 2022 – 73,934 miles
  • 2021 – 61,541 miles
  • 2020 – 54,996 miles
  • 2019 – 38,364 miles
  • 2018 – 27,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,961 miles (+6,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,961 miles
    Test number
    912023338915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass97,634 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    517128402343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    854403333443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,064 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    154450446465
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail90,064 miles (+8,389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    508460830383
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,675 miles (+7,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    542410035338
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres starting to wear very slightly
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres very close to limit
  7. Pass73,934 miles (+12,393)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,934 miles
    Test number
    728273071175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,541 miles (+6,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    474791509558
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront front brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing low
  9. Pass54,996 miles (+16,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,996 miles
    Test number
    661764646637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass38,364 miles (+10,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    556853779443
    • AdvisorySteering squeaking
  11. Pass27,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,460 miles
    Test number
    349219246004
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 HRC

Does L16 HRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HRC is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 HRC?
The MOT on L16 HRC is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 HRC done?
L16 HRC was recorded at 103,961 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 9,333 miles a year.
Has L16 HRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HRC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 HRC 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 HRC find?
L16 HRC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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