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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LP16 EKVMOT history

LP16 EKV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 115,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LP16 EKV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,379 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 EKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 EKV was last recorded at 115,379 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,364 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
12,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,379 miles
  • 2025 – 104,658 miles
  • 2024 – 96,154 miles
  • 2023 – 80,744 miles
  • 2022 – 65,716 miles
  • 2021 – 51,820 miles
  • 2020 – 40,153 miles
  • 2019 – 27,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,379 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,379 miles
    Test number
    961581988467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,364 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,364 miles
    Test number
    839867000465
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  3. Fail115,357 miles (+10,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    436061776581
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  4. Pass104,658 miles (+8,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    598623568491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,154 miles (+15,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    351651257513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,744 miles (+15,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    558200502692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass65,716 miles (+13,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    543995316931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass51,820 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    732561065069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Fail51,819 miles (+11,666)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    371864557387
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass40,153 miles (+12,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    510251253693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,203 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,203 miles
    Test number
    471049680386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    522227778390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP16 EKV

Does LP16 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 EKV is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 EKV?
The MOT on LP16 EKV is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 EKV done?
LP16 EKV was recorded at 115,379 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 12,177 miles a year.
Has LP16 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 EKV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 EKV 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 LP16 EKV find?
LP16 EKV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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