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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LS16 LFHMOT history

LS16 LFH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 531,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LS16 LFH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
531,988 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
49,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 LFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 LFH was last recorded at 531,988 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2023: 474,809 miles, lower than 476,726 miles on 8 Jun 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
529,445 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,543 miles
Average per year
49,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 531,988 miles
  • 2024 – 513,367 miles
  • 2023 – 474,809 miles
  • 2022 – 476,726 miles
  • 2021 – 387,411 miles
  • 2020 – 376,538 miles
  • 2019 – 318,799 miles
  • 2018 – 273,773 miles
  • 2017 – 160,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass531,988 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - requires investigation as underside covered front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass531,988 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    531,988 miles
    Test number
    587894988031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass529,445 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    529,445 miles
    Test number
    866304579790
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine - requires investigation as underside covered front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail529,445 miles (+16,078)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    529,445 miles
    Test number
    325338554642
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine - requires investigation as underside covered front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass513,367 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    513,367 miles
    Test number
    793857289079
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail513,361 miles (+38,552)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    513,361 miles
    Test number
    567174153807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass474,809 miles (-1,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    474,809 miles
    Test number
    837815182016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass476,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    476,726 miles
    Test number
    415012708109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail426,726 miles (+39,315)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    426,726 miles
    Test number
    754719409356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass387,411 miles (+10,873)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    387,411 miles
    Test number
    519187877155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass376,538 miles (+57,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    376,538 miles
    Test number
    320476666691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass318,799 miles (+45,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    318,799 miles
    Test number
    326553940160
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both,discs uneven. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo fas readings picking up.
  12. Pass273,773 miles (+65,816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    273,773 miles
    Test number
    402739336793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,957 miles (+47,378)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    207,957 miles
    Test number
    122271187896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,579 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,579 miles
    Test number
    323876143724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,356 miles (+59,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,356 miles
    Test number
    640818134416
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass101,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    300501552443
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner and outed edge advise wheel alignment
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about LS16 LFH

Does LS16 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 LFH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 LFH?
The MOT on LS16 LFH is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 LFH done?
LS16 LFH was recorded at 531,988 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 49,317 miles a year.
Has LS16 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 LFH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 LFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS16 LFH find?
LS16 LFH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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