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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L16 TEGMOT history

L16 TEG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L16 TEG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,138 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TEG was last recorded at 71,138 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,132 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,138 miles
  • 2024 – 62,344 miles
  • 2023 – 54,110 miles
  • 2022 – 45,101 miles
  • 2021 – 37,301 miles
  • 2020 – 30,558 miles
  • 2019 – 25,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,138 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    750153392854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,132 miles (+8,788)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    148953029366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass62,344 miles (+8,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    180939467740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has large under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components
  4. Pass54,110 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    290362864499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,101 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    562195370673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,301 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    171766580157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,558 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,558 miles
    Test number
    217573518388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    872247257277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TEG

Does L16 TEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TEG is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 TEG?
The MOT on L16 TEG is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TEG done?
L16 TEG was recorded at 71,138 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,605 miles a year.
Has L16 TEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TEG has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 TEG 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 TEG find?
L16 TEG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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