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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S16 HNLMOT history

S16 HNL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S16 HNL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,009 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HNL was last recorded at 153,009 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 10,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,817 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,192 miles
Average per year
11,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,009 miles
  • 2025 – 142,817 miles
  • 2024 – 138,366 miles
  • 2023 – 131,841 miles
  • 2022 – 117,107 miles
  • 2021 – 110,056 miles
  • 2020 – 104,741 miles
  • 2019 – 100,326 miles
  • 2018 – 81,505 miles
  • 2017 – 62,390 miles
  • 2016 – 40,157 miles
  • 2015 – 23,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,009 miles (+10,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,009 miles
    Test number
    845364174701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,817 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,817 miles
    Test number
    883568896188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,810 miles (+4,444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,810 miles
    Test number
    535717477354
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass138,366 miles (+6,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,366 miles
    Test number
    139322643199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,841 miles (+14,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    772455680770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    600212448223
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection

  7. Fail117,107 miles (+7,051)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    251939721603
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass110,056 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,056 miles
    Test number
    961267386103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,741 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,741 miles
    Test number
    627830633299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,326 miles (+18,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    662627788125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    116980200328
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,505 miles (+19,115)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    608963281861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,390 miles (+22,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    668902993288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,157 miles (+16,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    731972044429
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass23,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    603602023879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,836 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    594116833046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 HNL

Does S16 HNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HNL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HNL?
The MOT on S16 HNL is valid until 13 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 HNL done?
S16 HNL was recorded at 153,009 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 11,953 miles a year.
Has S16 HNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HNL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 HNL 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 HNL find?
S16 HNL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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