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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LM16 JVEMOT history

LM16 JVE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 107,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LM16 JVE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,143 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 JVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 JVE was last recorded at 107,143 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 12,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,654 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,489 miles
Average per year
12,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,143 miles
  • 2025 – 94,654 miles
  • 2024 – 81,145 miles
  • 2023 – 67,852 miles
  • 2022 – 53,712 miles
  • 2021 – 40,835 miles
  • 2020 – 29,161 miles
  • 2019 – 19,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seat belts checked
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    860609866517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seat belts checked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

  2. Fail107,140 miles (+12,486)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    922095367472
    • DangerousCentral Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seat belts checked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

  3. Pass94,654 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    896877224661
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,654 miles (+13,509)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    190945865421
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads low (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,145 miles (+13,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    455437727053
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,852 miles (+14,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    472454328997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,712 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    230040846540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,835 miles (+11,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    982297790421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,161 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    159130102547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    977077049020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 JVE

Does LM16 JVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 JVE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 JVE?
The MOT on LM16 JVE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 JVE done?
LM16 JVE was recorded at 107,143 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 12,527 miles a year.
Has LM16 JVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 JVE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 JVE 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 LM16 JVE find?
LM16 JVE passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seat belts checked, and 1 more.

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