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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,950 cc

R16 OGUMOT history

R16 OGU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

R16 OGU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,696 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 OGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 OGU was last recorded at 82,696 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 10,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,998 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,698 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,696 miles
  • 2024 – 71,998 miles
  • 2023 – 64,237 miles
  • 2022 – 61,557 miles
  • 2021 – 57,732 miles
  • 2020 – 52,870 miles
  • 2019 – 48,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,696 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    217523080268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,998 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    377102051752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,979 miles (+7,742)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    782748845959
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass64,237 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,237 miles
    Test number
    190013393115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,557 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    813975062762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,732 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    424195495292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,690 miles (+4,820)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    999668106619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,870 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    160980083799
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    132230952283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 OGU

Does R16 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OGU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 OGU?
The MOT on R16 OGU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 OGU done?
R16 OGU was recorded at 82,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has R16 OGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 OGU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 OGU 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 OGU find?
R16 OGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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