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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

R16 APKMOT history

R16 APK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

R16 APK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,646 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 APK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 APK was last recorded at 83,646 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 11,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,662 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,984 miles
Average per year
8,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,646 miles
  • 2025 – 71,662 miles
  • 2024 – 60,160 miles
  • 2023 – 52,958 miles
  • 2022 – 46,642 miles
  • 2020 – 41,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,646 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,646 miles (+11,984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,646 miles
    Test number
    985649543821
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass71,662 miles (+11,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    176336365299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass60,160 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,160 miles
    Test number
    847251237193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass52,958 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    423008357633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,642 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    892532379682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,776 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    924542844516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    558528628081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,964 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    322002064612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Questions about R16 APK

Does R16 APK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 APK is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 APK?
The MOT on R16 APK is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 APK done?
R16 APK was recorded at 83,646 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,097 miles a year.
Has R16 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 APK has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on R16 APK 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 R16 APK find?
R16 APK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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