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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L16 POSMOT history

L16 POS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L16 POS grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
73,736 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 POS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 POS was last recorded at 73,736 miles on 15 May 2026, 7,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,941 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,795 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,736 miles
  • 2025 – 65,941 miles
  • 2024 – 56,685 miles
  • 2023 – 49,368 miles
  • 2022 – 44,777 miles
  • 2021 – 43,806 miles
  • 2020 – 37,926 miles
  • 2019 – 24,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,736 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,736 miles (+7,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,736 miles
    Test number
    213719704464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass65,941 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    489671681187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail65,928 miles (+9,243)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    969275039840
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,685 miles (+7,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    464882047348
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass49,368 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,368 miles
    Test number
    713164038571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,777 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    741508150564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,806 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    129319174959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,926 miles (+13,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,926 miles
    Test number
    501083426405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,232 miles
    Test number
    180516383793
    • 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))

Questions about L16 POS

Does L16 POS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 POS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 POS?
The MOT on L16 POS is valid until 22 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 POS done?
L16 POS was recorded at 73,736 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has L16 POS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 POS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 POS 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 POS find?
L16 POS passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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