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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

R16 ESRMOT history

R16 ESR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

R16 ESR white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,749 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ESR was last recorded at 104,749 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 10,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,900 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,849 miles
Average per year
8,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,749 miles
  • 2024 – 93,900 miles
  • 2023 – 82,574 miles
  • 2022 – 68,812 miles
  • 2021 – 51,499 miles
  • 2020 – 48,549 miles
  • 2019 – 44,082 miles
  • 2018 – 39,666 miles
  • 2017 – 33,162 miles
  • 2016 – 27,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,749 miles (+10,849)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    807780781680
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,900 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    562849936790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  3. Fail93,883 miles (+11,309)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,883 miles
    Test number
    799021102238
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  4. Pass82,574 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,574 miles
    Test number
    143448994642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,396 miles (+13,584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    963959521706
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,812 miles (+17,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,812 miles
    Test number
    952319997538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    692700358930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,499 miles (+2,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    793766555629
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass48,549 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    253781852090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,082 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    198614258303
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass39,666 miles (+6,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    242949993180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass33,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,162 miles
    Test number
    278378130236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,161 miles (+5,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,161 miles
    Test number
    658466273614
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass27,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,678 miles
    Test number
    884481307245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R16 ESR

Does R16 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ESR is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 ESR?
The MOT on R16 ESR is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ESR done?
R16 ESR was recorded at 104,749 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,141 miles a year.
Has R16 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ESR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 ESR 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 ESR find?
R16 ESR passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central heat shield loose; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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