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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LS16 GCUMOT history

LS16 GCU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LS16 GCU grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,420 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 GCU was last recorded at 128,420 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,333 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
15,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,420 miles
  • 2025 – 121,055 miles
  • 2024 – 114,509 miles
  • 2023 – 107,296 miles
  • 2022 – 102,466 miles
  • 2021 – 85,127 miles
  • 2020 – 72,075 miles
  • 2019 – 18,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,420 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,420 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,420 miles
    Test number
    715081355421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail128,333 miles (+7,278)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,333 miles
    Test number
    282957892428
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass121,055 miles (+6,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    216181444634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass114,509 miles (+7,213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    433876097182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,296 miles
    Test number
    398688051453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,294 miles (+4,828)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    614693092761
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  7. Pass102,466 miles (+17,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    342199425302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  8. Pass85,127 miles (+13,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    750263262748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,075 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,075 miles
    Test number
    811612625415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,898 miles (+53,627)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    183825591600
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn and losing shape inner/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass18,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    374035881474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,271 miles (+1,699)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    921315453672
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  13. Pass16,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,572 miles
    Test number
    998278710887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 GCU

Does LS16 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 GCU is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 GCU?
The MOT on LS16 GCU is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 GCU done?
LS16 GCU was recorded at 128,420 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 15,341 miles a year.
Has LS16 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 GCU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 GCU 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 LS16 GCU find?
LS16 GCU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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