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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L16 SCMMOT history

L16 SCM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 16 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L16 SCM red Mercedes-Benz Clc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,949 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 SCM was last recorded at 109,949 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 7,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,645 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,304 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,949 miles
  • 2025 – 102,645 miles
  • 2024 – 94,202 miles
  • 2023 – 87,037 miles
  • 2022 – 79,836 miles
  • 2021 – 71,271 miles
  • 2020 – 63,403 miles
  • 2019 – 53,348 miles
  • 2018 – 44,706 miles
  • 2017 – 36,508 miles
  • 2015 – 27,647 miles
  • 2014 – 23,112 miles
  • 2013 – 18,294 miles
  • 2012 – 15,469 miles
  • 2011 – 12,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,949 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,949 miles (+7,304)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    216014824770
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  2. Pass102,645 miles (+8,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    438218936400
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    594453420246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,202 miles (+7,165)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    736630695155
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,037 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    137191152802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,836 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    311038528953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    473699172897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail71,271 miles (+7,868)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    382237918649
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass63,403 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    989370424974
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail63,403 miles (+10,055)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    403839457436
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass53,348 miles (+8,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    321586102912
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp 3bulbs inop

  12. Pass44,706 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,706 miles
    Test number
    476409397438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,508 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    458480186295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    250884042506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,646 miles (+4,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    969203822513
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass23,112 miles (+4,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    847517744270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass18,294 miles (+2,825)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    429526943228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake performance just pass

  18. Pass15,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,469 miles
    Test number
    995495252268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,468 miles (+3,329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,468 miles
    Test number
    909615152255
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  20. Pass12,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,139 miles
    Test number
    106766231246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SCM

Does L16 SCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SCM expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SCM?
The MOT on L16 SCM expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SCM done?
L16 SCM was recorded at 109,949 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has L16 SCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SCM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 SCM 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 SCM find?
L16 SCM failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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