
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass67,231 miles (+14,018)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,231 miles
- Test number
- 762300534303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,213 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 53,213 miles
- Test number
- 403790999437
- AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
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
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
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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