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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

R16 SPMMOT history

R16 SPM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R16 SPM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,099 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SPM was last recorded at 83,099 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,463 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,636 miles
Average per year
2,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,099 miles
  • 2025 – 81,463 miles
  • 2024 – 80,046 miles
  • 2023 – 78,601 miles
  • 2022 – 77,013 miles
  • 2021 – 75,527 miles
  • 2020 – 74,067 miles
  • 2019 – 72,367 miles
  • 2018 – 70,325 miles
  • 2017 – 68,816 miles
  • 2016 – 66,967 miles
  • 2015 – 65,104 miles
  • 2014 – 63,572 miles
  • 2013 – 61,936 miles
  • 2012 – 59,382 miles
  • 2011 – 55,949 miles
  • 2010 – 51,716 miles
  • 2009 – 48,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,099 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,099 miles
    Test number
    156395970067
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass81,463 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    300968414148
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass80,046 miles (+1,445)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    884404526418
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass78,601 miles (+1,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    931173854663
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass77,013 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    961797041808
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass75,527 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    426613239062
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass74,067 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    631911520460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass72,367 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,367 miles
    Test number
    239689358254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass70,325 miles (+1,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    740308169778
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass68,816 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    885336524301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    721164004582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,967 miles (+1,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    333955162340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass65,104 miles (+1,532)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    446499835181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass63,572 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    246249734148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,936 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    756350453167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,382 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    257018132474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,949 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    977323541122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,716 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    181103930172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    262906549452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SPM

Does R16 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SPM is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SPM?
The MOT on R16 SPM is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SPM done?
R16 SPM was recorded at 83,099 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,011 miles a year.
Has R16 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SPM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2016.
Has the mileage on R16 SPM 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 SPM find?
R16 SPM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main.

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