Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
L16 WJBMOT history
L16 WJB is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 145,473 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 WJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 14 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 WJB was last recorded at 145,473 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,373 miles · 23 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 9,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,473 miles
- 2025 – 144,307 miles
- 2024 – 141,518 miles
- 2023 – 133,406 miles
- 2022 – 122,946 miles
- 2021 – 112,126 miles
- 2020 – 112,107 miles
- 2019 – 105,185 miles
- 2018 – 102,134 miles
- 2017 – 96,621 miles
- 2016 – 77,864 miles
- 2015 – 50,675 miles
- 2014 – 32,464 miles
- 2013 – 18,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,473 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Under body covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose, slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,473 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 145,473 miles
- Test number
- 190304677566
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail145,373 miles (+1,066)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,373 miles
- Test number
- 782804374704
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,307 miles (+2,789)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 144,307 miles
- Test number
- 423684893913
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,518 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 141,518 miles
- Test number
- 369448417626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,503 miles (+8,097)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,503 miles
- Test number
- 144680678729
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,406 miles (+10,460)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,406 miles
- Test number
- 843004165164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,946 miles (+10,820)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,946 miles
- Test number
- 723299411664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,126 miles
- Test number
- 298828275401
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Fail112,126 miles (+19)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,126 miles
- Test number
- 309601619661
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Fail112,107 miles (+6,922)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,107 miles
- Test number
- 924229640563
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass105,185 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,185 miles
- Test number
- 106471809507
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirement, further investigation may be reqd
Fail105,179 miles (+3,045)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,179 miles
- Test number
- 323673177801
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,134 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,134 miles
- Test number
- 153844130654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Fail102,128 miles (+5,507)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,128 miles
- Test number
- 504136198887
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low headlamp not seated correctly (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,621 miles (+18,757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,621 miles
- Test number
- 863435729612
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass77,864 miles (+27,189)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,864 miles
- Test number
- 294437799134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,675 miles (+382)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,675 miles
- Test number
- 786482265181
- NoteO/s fog lamp broken
Fail50,293 miles (+17,829)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,293 miles
- Test number
- 316609055182
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteO/s fog lamp broken
Pass32,464 miles (+14,360)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,464 miles
- Test number
- 978222744106
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass18,104 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 18,104 miles
- Test number
- 208321253497
- NoteOffside rear tyre has slight cut in wall, not through to cord or ply.
Questions about L16 WJB
- Does L16 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WJB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 WJB?
- The MOT on L16 WJB is valid until 14 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 WJB done?
- L16 WJB was recorded at 145,473 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 9,722 miles a year.
- Has L16 WJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 WJB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 WJB 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 WJB find?
- L16 WJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2.
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