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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S16 HCLMOT history

S16 HCL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S16 HCL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,271 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HCL was last recorded at 130,271 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 11,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,924 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,347 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,271 miles
  • 2025 – 118,924 miles
  • 2023 – 113,820 miles
  • 2022 – 107,799 miles
  • 2021 – 102,449 miles
  • 2020 – 95,566 miles
  • 2019 – 93,844 miles
  • 2018 – 86,389 miles
  • 2017 – 83,912 miles
  • 2016 – 81,301 miles
  • 2015 – 78,236 miles
  • 2014 – 74,681 miles
  • 2013 – 70,101 miles
  • 2012 – 65,369 miles
  • 2011 – 59,842 miles
  • 2010 – 54,574 miles
  • 2009 – 50,406 miles
  • 2008 – 39,701 miles
  • 2007 – 29,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens cover slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    754904377710
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens cover slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail130,271 miles (+11,347)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    606911295801
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens cover slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass118,924 miles (+5,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    310094615339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    420525357683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,820 miles (+6,021)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    879754231154
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,799 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    559734854042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose creaking

  7. Fail107,798 miles (+5,349)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    851581742517
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose creaking

  8. Pass102,449 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    236798285479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail102,429 miles (+6,863)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    977898337472
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,566 miles
    Test number
    311559590699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,565 miles (+1,721)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    798814116654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,844 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    142579703468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,389 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    405029910176
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Fail86,382 miles (+2,470)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    259638938962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass83,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    149711430099
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail83,912 miles (+2,611)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    549081901232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass81,301 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    128139556297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    728965815502
    • AdvisoryEML

  19. Fail78,236 miles (+3,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    366290732767
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML

  20. Pass74,681 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    527319814363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,101 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    947006213354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,369 miles (+5,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    269751912321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,842 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,842 miles
    Test number
    958579511327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,574 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    822929010393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,406 miles (+10,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    402883529498
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance on parkbrake

  26. Pass39,701 miles (+9,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    340265898470
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  27. Pass29,820 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    730316097264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteE S P warning illuminated

Questions about S16 HCL

Does S16 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HCL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HCL?
The MOT on S16 HCL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HCL done?
S16 HCL was recorded at 130,271 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has S16 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HCL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 HCL 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 S16 HCL find?
S16 HCL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured and lens cover slightly damaged; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded, and 2 more.

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