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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

R16 MOHMOT history

R16 MOH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

R16 MOH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,140 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MOH was last recorded at 35,140 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,140 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,140 miles
  • 2025 – 34,604 miles
  • 2024 – 32,925 miles
  • 2023 – 30,295 miles
  • 2022 – 27,953 miles
  • 2021 – 25,871 miles
  • 2020 – 23,532 miles
  • 2019 – 22,046 miles
  • 2018 – 19,839 miles
  • 2017 – 18,010 miles
  • 2016 – 15,857 miles
  • 2015 – 13,673 miles
  • 2014 – 11,602 miles
  • 2013 – 9,050 miles
  • 2012 – 7,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,140 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint pointing down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    673489027460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail35,140 miles (+536)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    848570895114
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
  3. Pass34,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    843625679725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail34,604 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    225167802517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass32,925 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    298024460575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail32,888 miles (+2,593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,888 miles
    Test number
    142997672502
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel arm ( Ball joint facing upwards ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass30,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,295 miles
    Test number
    430130214406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,295 miles (+2,342)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,295 miles
    Test number
    551784635299
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass27,953 miles (+2,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    319527680690
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass25,871 miles (+2,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    124109207561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sport discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure
  11. Pass23,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    991940250931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,532 miles (+1,486)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    824505592172
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alloy Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass22,046 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    22,046 miles
    Test number
    819316667407
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass19,839 miles (+1,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,839 miles
    Test number
    726530502103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  15. Pass18,010 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,010 miles
    Test number
    211889245730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,857 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,857 miles
    Test number
    817601220692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,673 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    108130995132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,602 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,602 miles
    Test number
    479715594108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,050 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,050 miles
    Test number
    746843383158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    7,613 miles
    Test number
    467784782115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MOH

Does R16 MOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MOH is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MOH?
The MOT on R16 MOH is valid until 7 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 MOH done?
R16 MOH was recorded at 35,140 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has R16 MOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MOH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MOH 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 MOH find?
R16 MOH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded.

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