Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc
R16 DDLMOT history
R16 DDL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 72,524 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 DDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 DDL was last recorded at 72,524 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,459 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,065 miles
- Average per year
- 3,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,524 miles
- 2025 – 69,459 miles
- 2024 – 65,496 miles
- 2023 – 61,438 miles
- 2022 – 58,122 miles
- 2021 – 53,949 miles
- 2020 – 50,059 miles
- 2019 – 47,509 miles
- 2018 – 43,956 miles
- 2017 – 37,138 miles
- 2015 – 32,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,524 miles (+3,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 72,524 miles
- Test number
- 541896520594
- 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))
Pass69,459 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 69,459 miles
- Test number
- 230925501573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,418 miles (+3,922)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,418 miles
- Test number
- 238475724998
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,496 miles (+4,058)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 65,496 miles
- Test number
- 421086653986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,438 miles (+3,316)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 61,438 miles
- Test number
- 807278725550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,122 miles (+4,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 58,122 miles
- Test number
- 565628863652
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass53,949 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 53,949 miles
- Test number
- 204255447977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,929 miles (+3,870)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,929 miles
- Test number
- 757597283416
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass50,059 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 50,059 miles
- Test number
- 984603130925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,509 miles (+3,553)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 47,509 miles
- Test number
- 668002790275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,956 miles (+6,818)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,956 miles
- Test number
- 730161600084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,138 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,138 miles
- Test number
- 362298454959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 32,155 miles
- Test number
- 559677982400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 DDL
- Does R16 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DDL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 DDL?
- The MOT on R16 DDL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 DDL done?
- R16 DDL was recorded at 72,524 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
- Has R16 DDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 DDL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 DDL 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 DDL find?
- R16 DDL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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