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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

R16 ODBMOT history

R16 ODB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

R16 ODB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,367 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ODB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ODB was last recorded at 78,367 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 10,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,055 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,312 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,367 miles
  • 2024 – 68,055 miles
  • 2023 – 62,896 miles
  • 2022 – 59,419 miles
  • 2021 – 55,992 miles
  • 2020 – 44,490 miles
  • 2019 – 36,483 miles
  • 2018 – 32,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,367 miles (+10,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,367 miles
    Test number
    471985046512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,055 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    244412477825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,519 miles (+4,623)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    538569779531
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  4. Pass62,896 miles (+3,477)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,896 miles
    Test number
    933086582990
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover collapsed (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,419 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    533279626041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail59,411 miles (+3,419)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    695552607180
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass55,992 miles (+11,502)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    996635420987
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    675606398006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail44,489 miles (+8,006)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    336456646054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass36,483 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    819126110030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    115218906540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ODB

Does R16 ODB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ODB is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 ODB?
The MOT on R16 ODB is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ODB done?
R16 ODB was recorded at 78,367 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has R16 ODB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ODB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 ODB 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 ODB find?
R16 ODB passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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