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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,595 cc

LM16 VLXMOT history

LM16 VLX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 3 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LM16 VLX black Mercedes-Benz Cla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,623 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
3 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VLX was last recorded at 78,623 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,665 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,958 miles
Average per year
5,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,623 miles
  • 2024 – 70,665 miles
  • 2023 – 58,086 miles
  • 2022 – 48,480 miles
  • 2021 – 48,053 miles
  • 2020 – 47,567 miles
  • 2019 – 40,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,623 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,623 miles (+7,958)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    807698929031
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass70,665 miles (+12,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    118871589914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,086 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    699152643948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,480 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    135980547116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    868624036469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,053 miles (+486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    747953323362
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,567 miles (+6,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    342556184929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,708 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    242961250375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail40,617 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    153579836160
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LM16 VLX

Does LM16 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VLX is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VLX?
The MOT on LM16 VLX is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VLX done?
LM16 VLX was recorded at 78,623 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
Has LM16 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VLX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LM16 VLX 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 VLX find?
LM16 VLX passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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