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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

LM16 VGLMOT history

LM16 VGL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LM16 VGL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,787 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VGL was last recorded at 86,787 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,766 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
8,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,787 miles
  • 2025 – 82,496 miles
  • 2024 – 75,165 miles
  • 2023 – 61,749 miles
  • 2022 – 48,197 miles
  • 2020 – 37,925 miles
  • 2019 – 26,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Windscreen chip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,787 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    320706350277
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail86,777 miles (+11)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    101660654197
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail86,766 miles (+4,270)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    353187608179
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,496 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    238921739604
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail82,495 miles (+7,330)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    119910040522
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,165 miles (+13,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    196534088415
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR
    • AdvisoryYELLOW TPS DASH,,P3,,((0,51+5=0,56))..

  7. Pass61,749 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,749 miles
    Test number
    152848940643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,741 miles (+13,544)3 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    878616826147
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,197 miles (+10,272)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    848705369196
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory((0.51)) PLASTIC COVERS X 3,,SERVICE OVER-DUE MESSAGE ON DASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR IE;S=2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,925 miles (+11,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    658480372416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing adversely on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing adversely on inner edge

  11. Pass26,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    805566829144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 VGL

Does LM16 VGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VGL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VGL?
The MOT on LM16 VGL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VGL done?
LM16 VGL was recorded at 86,787 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,564 miles a year.
Has LM16 VGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VGL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VGL 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 VGL find?
LM16 VGL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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