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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

R16 MKAMOT history

R16 MKA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

R16 MKA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,196 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MKA was last recorded at 117,196 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,196 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,196 miles
  • 2025 – 115,511 miles
  • 2024 – 113,890 miles
  • 2023 – 111,869 miles
  • 2022 – 108,471 miles
  • 2021 – 105,983 miles
  • 2020 – 104,168 miles
  • 2019 – 103,214 miles
  • 2018 – 101,186 miles
  • 2017 – 100,930 miles
  • 2014 – 100,878 miles
  • 2007 – 97,339 miles
  • 2006 – 88,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,196 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    162776160183
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,196 miles (+1,685)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    996561094568
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,511 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    905884751030
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,890 miles (+2,021)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    680923817503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    460826824745
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail111,869 miles (+3,398)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    221341088069
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass108,471 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,471 miles
    Test number
    583573171884
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail108,471 miles (+2,488)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,471 miles
    Test number
    721009359253
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,983 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,983 miles
    Test number
    253992148102
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass104,168 miles (+954)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    527108236543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass103,214 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    738268180412
    • AdvisoryDisc back plates corroding

  12. Pass101,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    805801539089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail101,186 miles (+256)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    646337021574
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat split at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass100,930 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    613305860895
    • Advisory2 brake pipes to rear flexis and 2 through front inner wing ,slightly corroded

  15. Pass100,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    428062404208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,878 miles (+3,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    716460994192
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass97,339 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    423422727212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    441130196023
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about R16 MKA

Does R16 MKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MKA is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MKA?
The MOT on R16 MKA is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MKA done?
R16 MKA was recorded at 117,196 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has R16 MKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MKA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MKA 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 MKA find?
R16 MKA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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