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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L16 LTJMOT history

L16 LTJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

L16 LTJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,647 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LTJ was last recorded at 135,647 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 17,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,258 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
17,389 miles
Average per year
9,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,647 miles
  • 2024 – 118,258 miles
  • 2023 – 112,030 miles
  • 2022 – 108,276 miles
  • 2021 – 98,920 miles
  • 2020 – 89,553 miles
  • 2019 – 79,203 miles
  • 2018 – 67,231 miles
  • 2017 – 53,213 miles
  • 2016 – 41,331 miles
  • 2015 – 34,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,647 miles (+17,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,647 miles
    Test number
    641255131851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,258 miles (+6,228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,258 miles
    Test number
    216561060753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass112,030 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,030 miles
    Test number
    500536323407
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail112,027 miles (+3,751)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    944146979412
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass108,276 miles (+9,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    158899497817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (4mm over tread area ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (4mm over tread area ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from nearside to offside slightly corroded (over rear sub frame) (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass98,920 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    934503963536
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail98,920 miles (+9,367)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    595610396657
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass89,553 miles (+10,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,553 miles
    Test number
    424650617425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,203 miles (+11,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    314423602689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,231 miles (+14,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    762300534303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    403790999437
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
  12. Fail53,213 miles (+11,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    753716875878
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
  13. Pass41,331 miles (+6,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,331 miles
    Test number
    464821508165
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover and Under Tray Fitted
  14. Pass34,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    467786515296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LTJ

Does L16 LTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 LTJ expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 LTJ?
The MOT on L16 LTJ expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 LTJ done?
L16 LTJ was recorded at 135,647 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 9,901 miles a year.
Has L16 LTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LTJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 LTJ 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 LTJ find?
L16 LTJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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