
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
L16 OREMOT history
L16 ORE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 18,457 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 18,457 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 7 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 1,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 ORE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 8 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 ORE was last recorded at 18,457 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 17,352 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,105 miles
- Average per year
- 1,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 18,457 miles
- 2025 – 17,352 miles
- 2024 – 15,844 miles
- 2022 – 15,267 miles
- 2021 – 14,168 miles
- 2020 – 12,818 miles
- 2019 – 11,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 29 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass18,457 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 18,457 miles
- Test number
- 291070364592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass17,352 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 17,352 miles
- Test number
- 208634450253
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass15,844 miles (+577)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 15,844 miles
- Test number
- 425289091008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass15,267 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 15,267 miles
- Test number
- 925613955342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass14,168 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 14,168 miles
- Test number
- 491603156948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,818 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 12,818 miles
- Test number
- 356063181672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 11,829 miles
- Test number
- 275340930931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 ORE
- Does L16 ORE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ORE is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 ORE?
- The MOT on L16 ORE is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 ORE done?
- L16 ORE was recorded at 18,457 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
- Has L16 ORE ever failed its MOT?
- No. L16 ORE has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L16 ORE 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 ORE find?
- L16 ORE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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