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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LR16 XLSMOT history

LR16 XLS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 23 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 243,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LR16 XLS silver Mercedes-Benz V-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
243,091 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 XLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 XLS was last recorded at 243,091 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 17,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,659 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,432 miles
Average per year
22,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,091 miles
  • 2025 – 225,659 miles
  • 2024 – 184,075 miles
  • 2023 – 160,093 miles
  • 2022 – 140,299 miles
  • 2021 – 117,621 miles
  • 2020 – 105,189 miles
  • 2019 – 86,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear light damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,091 miles (+17,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    243,091 miles
    Test number
    851277818526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,659 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    225,659 miles
    Test number
    634478286479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail225,655 miles (+41,580)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,655 miles
    Test number
    171615915538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass184,075 miles (+23,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,075 miles
    Test number
    160150870419
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass160,093 miles (+19,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,093 miles
    Test number
    956712749222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass140,299 miles (+22,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    974827381243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass117,621 miles (+12,432)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    411498296491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,189 miles (+18,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    339088057641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    361272418039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 XLS

Does LR16 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 XLS is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 XLS?
The MOT on LR16 XLS is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 XLS done?
LR16 XLS was recorded at 243,091 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 22,710 miles a year.
Has LR16 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 XLS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 XLS 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 LR16 XLS find?
LR16 XLS passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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