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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L16 SUFMOT history

L16 SUF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 138,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L16 SUF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,006 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SUF was last recorded at 138,006 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,701 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,006 miles
  • 2025 – 133,701 miles
  • 2024 – 132,503 miles
  • 2023 – 128,234 miles
  • 2022 – 124,825 miles
  • 2021 – 120,022 miles
  • 2020 – 116,072 miles
  • 2019 – 111,339 miles
  • 2018 – 106,548 miles
  • 2017 – 101,378 miles
  • 2016 – 95,620 miles
  • 2015 – 86,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,006 miles (+4,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    238216015792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,701 miles (+1,198)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,701 miles
    Test number
    424723938673
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,503 miles (+4,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,503 miles
    Test number
    912705315267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,234 miles (+3,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,234 miles
    Test number
    416401751733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,825 miles (+4,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,825 miles
    Test number
    736847523298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,022 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,022 miles
    Test number
    598254767519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,072 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    434820764697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail115,918 miles (+4,579)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    288807663763
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass111,339 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,339 miles
    Test number
    885449172972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,548 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,548 miles
    Test number
    253386908095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,378 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    345033393005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,620 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    450754201233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    626972625184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L16 SUF

Does L16 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SUF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SUF?
The MOT on L16 SUF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SUF done?
L16 SUF was recorded at 138,006 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has L16 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SUF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 SUF 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 SUF find?
L16 SUF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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