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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L16 TJCMOT history

L16 TJC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L16 TJC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,607 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TJC was last recorded at 120,607 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,606 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,607 miles
  • 2025 – 118,094 miles
  • 2024 – 115,081 miles
  • 2023 – 110,026 miles
  • 2022 – 99,858 miles
  • 2021 – 86,083 miles
  • 2020 – 74,782 miles
  • 2019 – 64,095 miles
  • 2018 – 51,864 miles
  • 2017 – 39,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear alloy heat shield deteriorating/loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,607 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    661001703914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,606 miles (+2,512)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,606 miles
    Test number
    790058509832
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,094 miles (+3,013)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    336017233035
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    212921361906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,081 miles (+5,055)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    305748591536
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    378289248704
    • AdvisoryRear alloy heat shield deteriorating/loose

  7. Fail110,026 miles (+10,168)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    263816065418
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect handbrake shoes/levers (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low
    • AdvisoryRear alloy heat shield deteriorating/loose

  8. Pass99,858 miles (+13,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    836911976183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    223071736142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,083 miles (+11,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    388236736602
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass74,782 miles (+10,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,782 miles
    Test number
    979786660064
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass64,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    563124627620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,095 miles (+12,231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    688363831899
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,864 miles (+12,392)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    807661288651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,472 miles
    Test number
    136695619842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TJC

Does L16 TJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TJC is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TJC?
The MOT on L16 TJC is valid until 13 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 TJC done?
L16 TJC was recorded at 120,607 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,046 miles a year.
Has L16 TJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TJC has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 TJC 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 TJC find?
L16 TJC passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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