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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

S16 HGHMOT history

S16 HGH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S16 HGH blue Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,700 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HGH was last recorded at 89,700 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 18,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,788 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18,912 miles
Average per year
11,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,700 miles
  • 2025 – 70,788 miles
  • 2024 – 66,172 miles
  • 2023 – 57,018 miles
  • 2022 – 46,645 miles
  • 2021 – 36,005 miles
  • 2020 – 21,676 miles
  • 2019 – 12,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,700 miles
  • 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))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 Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,700 miles (+18,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,700 miles
    Test number
    576135326246
    • 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))
  2. Pass70,788 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    971544070085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,172 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    731044777831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,847 miles (+8,829)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    417406178620
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass57,018 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    675853958811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail57,013 miles (+10,368)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    693560728675
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass46,645 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    831768447086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail46,640 miles (+10,635)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    734857584816
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,005 miles (+14,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,005 miles
    Test number
    475357924318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass21,676 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,676 miles
    Test number
    895567823243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,046 miles
    Test number
    737405504768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 HGH

Does S16 HGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HGH?
The MOT on S16 HGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HGH done?
S16 HGH was recorded at 89,700 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 11,246 miles a year.
Has S16 HGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HGH has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 HGH 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 HGH find?
S16 HGH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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