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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L16 TUMMOT history

L16 TUM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L16 TUM black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,384 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TUM was last recorded at 85,384 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,699 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,685 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,384 miles
  • 2025 – 77,699 miles
  • 2024 – 68,262 miles
  • 2023 – 55,832 miles
  • 2022 – 49,613 miles
  • 2021 – 41,910 miles
  • 2020 – 35,451 miles
  • 2019 – 28,131 miles
  • 2018 – 20,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Glow plug light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,384 miles (+7,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    698433142510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass77,699 miles (+9,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    989917598870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass68,262 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    493328791114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,832 miles (+6,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    132368918867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass49,613 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,613 miles
    Test number
    962431186455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
  6. Fail49,570 miles (+7,660)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,570 miles
    Test number
    452944988142
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
  7. Pass41,910 miles (+6,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,910 miles
    Test number
    269742882246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass35,451 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,451 miles
    Test number
    193166431372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,131 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,131 miles
    Test number
    700912192405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,957 miles
    Test number
    395816383767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TUM

Does L16 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TUM is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TUM?
The MOT on L16 TUM is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TUM done?
L16 TUM was recorded at 85,384 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has L16 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TUM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 TUM 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 TUM find?
L16 TUM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close to legal limit; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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