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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LS16 GRUMOT history

LS16 GRU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LS16 GRU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,661 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 GRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 GRU was last recorded at 99,661 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,324 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,661 miles
  • 2025 – 98,324 miles
  • 2024 – 91,894 miles
  • 2023 – 86,787 miles
  • 2022 – 78,095 miles
  • 2021 – 70,383 miles
  • 2020 – 59,400 miles
  • 2019 – 51,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,661 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    134741702861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    827092075309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,322 miles (+6,428)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    992433167697
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass91,894 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    365942217229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,787 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    967135806649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,095 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    561500401374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,383 miles (+10,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    218054454597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,400 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    525150062426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,987 miles (+1,970)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    590782368095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass50,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,017 miles
    Test number
    433895281784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Questions about LS16 GRU

Does LS16 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 GRU is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 GRU?
The MOT on LS16 GRU is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 GRU done?
LS16 GRU was recorded at 99,661 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has LS16 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 GRU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 GRU 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 GRU find?
LS16 GRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing.

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