Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
R16 DLFMOT history
R16 DLF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 129,829 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 DLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 DLF was last recorded at 129,829 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,829 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,829 miles
- 2022 – 125,697 miles
- 2021 – 117,005 miles
- 2020 – 109,817 miles
- 2019 – 105,420 miles
- 2018 – 100,730 miles
- 2017 – 95,527 miles
- 2016 – 90,200 miles
- 2015 – 83,872 miles
- 2014 – 75,346 miles
- 2013 – 68,209 miles
- 2012 – 63,053 miles
- 2011 – 57,081 miles
- 2010 – 51,457 miles
- 2009 – 43,179 miles
- 2008 – 35,693 miles
- 2007 – 28,690 miles
- 2006 – 19,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,829 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,829 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,829 miles
- Test number
- 591793109167
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,829 miles (+4,132)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,829 miles
- Test number
- 215199609725
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 125,697 miles
- Test number
- 819717572397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,697 miles (+8,692)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,697 miles
- Test number
- 718024306739
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,005 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 117,005 miles
- Test number
- 584874248235
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,005 miles (+7,188)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,005 miles
- Test number
- 132714087889
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,817 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 109,817 miles
- Test number
- 550347684622
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe corroaded x2 ns os (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front osf gaitor has been repaired by sealer
Fail109,816 miles (+4,396)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,816 miles
- Test number
- 964853358528
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe corroaded x2 ns os (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front osf gaitor has been repaired by sealer
Pass105,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 105,420 miles
- Test number
- 553231484793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,420 miles (+4,690)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,420 miles
- Test number
- 679025665811
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,730 miles
- Test number
- 892696189570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,730 miles (+5,203)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,730 miles
- Test number
- 649108673820
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,527 miles (+5,327)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,527 miles
- Test number
- 215086804307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,200 miles (+6,328)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,200 miles
- Test number
- 756921178149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,872 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 83,872 miles
- Test number
- 349819195122
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,346 miles (+96)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,346 miles
- Test number
- 447159884141
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail75,250 miles (+7,041)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,250 miles
- Test number
- 956366084159
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,209 miles (+5,156)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,209 miles
- Test number
- 305710083199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,053 miles (+5,972)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,053 miles
- Test number
- 918393302215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,081 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 57,081 miles
- Test number
- 969110181138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,457 miles (+8,278)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,457 miles
- Test number
- 682966590162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,179 miles (+7,486)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,179 miles
- Test number
- 291261399196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,693 miles (+7,003)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,693 miles
- Test number
- 420241098132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,690 miles (+9,156)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,690 miles
- Test number
- 350371597150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,534 miles
- Test number
- 982144186119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 DLF
- Does R16 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R16 DLF expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R16 DLF?
- The MOT on R16 DLF expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R16 DLF done?
- R16 DLF was recorded at 129,829 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 5,905 miles a year.
- Has R16 DLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 DLF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 DLF 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 DLF find?
- R16 DLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge, and 3 more.
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