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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

L16 PORMOT history

L16 POR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

L16 POR silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
117,700 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 POR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 POR was last recorded at 117,700 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 22,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,487 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
22,213 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,700 miles
  • 2021 – 95,487 miles
  • 2020 – 93,253 miles
  • 2019 – 90,437 miles
  • 2018 – 87,215 miles
  • 2017 – 84,500 miles
  • 2016 – 80,951 miles
  • 2015 – 70,047 miles
  • 2014 – 59,991 miles
  • 2013 – 52,993 miles
  • 2012 – 45,618 miles
  • 2011 – 41,145 miles
  • 2010 – 35,913 miles
  • 2009 – 31,123 miles
  • 2008 – 27,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,700 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,700 miles (+22,213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,700 miles
    Test number
    321899889346
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    273283598456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail95,487 miles (+2,234)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    272253999086
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass93,253 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    444936482945
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn

  5. Pass90,437 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    248840074593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,252 miles (+3,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    276383012105
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,215 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    520545034466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,500 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    382426727582
    • AdvisoryTyres worn

  9. Pass80,951 miles (+10,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    504697714791
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering on inner edges slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres at 2mm
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  10. Pass70,047 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    498334637944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    366797114235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail59,991 miles (+6,998)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    658757214214
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,993 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    898938023262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,618 miles (+4,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    769728922204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,145 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    958781851206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,419 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    845201801160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,913 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    731581910173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,123 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    493137209143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail27,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    411544518148
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass27,073 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    481614318169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,587 miles
    Test number
    213384508031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 POR

Does L16 POR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 POR expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 POR?
The MOT on L16 POR expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 POR done?
L16 POR was recorded at 117,700 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has L16 POR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 POR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 POR 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 POR find?
L16 POR passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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