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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

R16 ETMMOT history

R16 ETM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

R16 ETM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
185,713 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ETM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ETM was last recorded at 185,713 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,703 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
12,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,713 miles
  • 2021 – 166,627 miles
  • 2020 – 162,091 miles
  • 2019 – 156,189 miles
  • 2018 – 148,160 miles
  • 2017 – 139,567 miles
  • 2016 – 136,369 miles
  • 2015 – 133,897 miles
  • 2014 – 121,074 miles
  • 2013 – 101,555 miles
  • 2012 – 78,574 miles
  • 2011 – 51,163 miles
  • 2010 – 29,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,713 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,713 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,713 miles
    Test number
    545170271518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle heavily undersealed
  2. Fail185,703 miles (+19,076)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,703 miles
    Test number
    369224897899
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle heavily undersealed
  3. Pass166,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,627 miles
    Test number
    910793326073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,627 miles (+4,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,627 miles
    Test number
    349018924660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass162,091 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    162,091 miles
    Test number
    991294267892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,189 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    691119440113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,160 miles (+8,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,160 miles
    Test number
    185892712122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass139,567 miles (+3,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,567 miles
    Test number
    365675265236
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass136,369 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,369 miles
    Test number
    661986845470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass133,897 miles (+12,823)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,897 miles
    Test number
    345317675104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass121,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,074 miles
    Test number
    627272064169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail121,074 miles (+19,519)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,074 miles
    Test number
    588962464110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,555 miles (+22,981)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    795339763136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r spring corroded
  14. Pass78,574 miles (+27,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    477843872161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass51,163 miles (+22,149)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    528088651164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  16. Pass29,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    752755950032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ETM

Does R16 ETM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 ETM expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 ETM?
The MOT on R16 ETM expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 ETM done?
R16 ETM was recorded at 185,713 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 12,623 miles a year.
Has R16 ETM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ETM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 ETM 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 ETM find?
R16 ETM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed.

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