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Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,497 cc

R16 ELKMOT history

R16 ELK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 37,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

R16 ELK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
37,958 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
10 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ELK was last recorded at 37,958 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,257 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,701 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,958 miles
  • 2025 – 35,257 miles
  • 2024 – 30,656 miles
  • 2023 – 26,987 miles
  • 2022 – 21,801 miles
  • 2021 – 15,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,958 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 15 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,958 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    587538067476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass35,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    977140000376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail35,257 miles (+4,601)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    218903997183
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass30,656 miles (+3,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    260843139882
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass26,987 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,987 miles
    Test number
    507740697595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,801 miles (+5,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    640115494183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass15,967 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    979314566842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about R16 ELK

Does R16 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ELK is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ELK?
The MOT on R16 ELK is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ELK done?
R16 ELK was recorded at 37,958 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has R16 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ELK has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 ELK 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 ELK find?
R16 ELK passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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