Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
L16 VDOMOT history
L16 VDO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 94,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 94,539 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 VDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 25 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 VDO was last recorded at 94,539 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 12,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,135 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,404 miles
- Average per year
- 10,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,539 miles
- 2025 – 82,135 miles
- 2024 – 70,504 miles
- 2023 – 60,201 miles
- 2022 – 50,778 miles
- 2021 – 41,367 miles
- 2020 – 32,345 miles
- 2019 – 22,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,539 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,539 miles (+12,404)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 94,539 miles
- Test number
- 950883115013
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
Pass82,135 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 82,135 miles
- Test number
- 261710279333
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail82,133 miles (+11,629)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,133 miles
- Test number
- 375064599732
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,504 miles (+10,303)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 70,504 miles
- Test number
- 834887779012
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass60,201 miles (+9,423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,201 miles
- Test number
- 735148850775
- AdvisoryShields
Pass50,778 miles (+9,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 50,778 miles
- Test number
- 477239320452
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,367 miles (+9,022)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 41,367 miles
- Test number
- 803556047341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,345 miles (+9,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 32,345 miles
- Test number
- 825431796878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass22,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 22,921 miles
- Test number
- 245785692020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 VDO
- Does L16 VDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VDO is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 VDO?
- The MOT on L16 VDO is valid until 6 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 VDO done?
- L16 VDO was recorded at 94,539 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 10,108 miles a year.
- Has L16 VDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 VDO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 VDO 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 VDO find?
- L16 VDO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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