Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc
L16 ORBMOT history
L16 ORB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 118,233 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 ORB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 ORB was last recorded at 118,233 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,275 miles · 19 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 958 miles
- Average per year
- 10,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,233 miles
- 2025 – 106,232 miles
- 2024 – 94,094 miles
- 2023 – 80,475 miles
- 2022 – 67,290 miles
- 2021 – 54,962 miles
- 2019 – 44,475 miles
- 2018 – 38,111 miles
- 2017 – 30,307 miles
- 2016 – 21,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,233 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,233 miles (+958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 118,233 miles
- Test number
- 125613132053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail117,275 miles (+11,043)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,275 miles
- Test number
- 846724061365
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,232 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 106,232 miles
- Test number
- 976207769467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,103 miles (+339)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,103 miles
- Test number
- 532228170035
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail105,764 miles (+11,670)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,764 miles
- Test number
- 513421095730
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured two places (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect two repairs fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure at strut mounting rubbing back plate (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,094 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 94,094 miles
- Test number
- 817658407628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,087 miles (+134)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,087 miles
- Test number
- 792105736901
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted jagged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,953 miles (+13,478)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,953 miles
- Test number
- 270596943490
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,475 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,475 miles
- Test number
- 404450362770
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged,
Fail80,475 miles (+13,185)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,475 miles
- Test number
- 531003462576
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged,
Pass67,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,290 miles
- Test number
- 891470209013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,290 miles (+12,328)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,290 miles
- Test number
- 849463544661
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))
Pass54,962 miles (+10,487)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 54,962 miles
- Test number
- 242774116675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,475 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,475 miles
- Test number
- 446528519200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,111 miles (+7,804)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,111 miles
- Test number
- 760957104285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,307 miles (+9,220)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 30,307 miles
- Test number
- 830110101528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,087 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 21,087 miles
- Test number
- 742089138376
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damage
- AdvisoryFuel low
Questions about L16 ORB
- Does L16 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ORB is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 ORB?
- The MOT on L16 ORB is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 ORB done?
- L16 ORB was recorded at 118,233 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 10,158 miles a year.
- Has L16 ORB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 ORB has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 ORB 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 ORB find?
- L16 ORB passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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