Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
R16 FALMOT history
R16 FAL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,081 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 FAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 26 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 FAL was last recorded at 109,081 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 109,036 miles · 26 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 7,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,081 miles
- 2025 – 101,525 miles
- 2024 – 93,142 miles
- 2023 – 83,522 miles
- 2021 – 75,346 miles
- 2020 – 70,533 miles
- 2019 – 67,949 miles
- 2018 – 59,262 miles
- 2017 – 49,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,081 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,081 miles (+45)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,081 miles
- Test number
- 922159125567
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail109,036 miles (+7,511)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,036 miles
- Test number
- 138380605437
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,525 miles (+8,383)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,525 miles
- Test number
- 900857776904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,142 miles (+9,620)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,142 miles
- Test number
- 131597628938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,522 miles (+8,176)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 83,522 miles
- Test number
- 343571388408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,346 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,346 miles
- Test number
- 246068369330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,333 miles (+4,800)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,333 miles
- Test number
- 313654016933
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,533 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 70,533 miles
- Test number
- 745643684405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,949 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,949 miles
- Test number
- 208431722085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,600 miles (+8,338)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,600 miles
- Test number
- 174686329541
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,262 miles (+9,470)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 59,262 miles
- Test number
- 297831518839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,792 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 49,792 miles
- Test number
- 351421210430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,729 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 49,729 miles
- Test number
- 158090573398
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,729 miles1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,729 miles
- Test number
- 838476563943
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about R16 FAL
- Does R16 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 FAL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 FAL?
- The MOT on R16 FAL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 FAL done?
- R16 FAL was recorded at 109,081 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,054 miles a year.
- Has R16 FAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 FAL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 FAL 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 FAL find?
- R16 FAL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and 4 more.
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