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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S16 LKSMOT history

S16 LKS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S16 LKS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,178 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LKS was last recorded at 131,178 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,060 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,118 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,178 miles
  • 2025 – 124,060 miles
  • 2024 – 118,222 miles
  • 2022 – 112,419 miles
  • 2020 – 98,384 miles
  • 2019 – 93,800 miles
  • 2018 – 89,380 miles
  • 2016 – 82,265 miles
  • 2015 – 74,873 miles
  • 2014 – 70,152 miles
  • 2013 – 54,053 miles
  • 2012 – 51,584 miles
  • 2011 – 41,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,178 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    300226348549
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,178 miles (+7,118)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    383218859418
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower upward facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,060 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    167528239146
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail124,060 miles (+5,838)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    155522738453
    • MajorFuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,222 miles (+5,803)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    427036827452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

  6. Pass112,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    833143649337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail112,419 miles (+4,428)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    193595108634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass107,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    480003339370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail107,991 miles (+9,607)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    925291044161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,384 miles (+124)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    547980994753
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail98,260 miles (+4,460)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    611654299768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,800 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    439084427520
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3mm tread depth

  13. Pass89,380 miles (+7,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    306904098906
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass82,265 miles (+1,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    278253549115
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,603 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    909636365489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,873 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    687224185100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,152 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    355146994149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,314 miles (+12,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    376693974095
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    847614383044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,053 miles (+2,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    399821583044
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,584 miles (+10,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,584 miles
    Test number
    477642832339
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread

  22. Pass41,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    528228821330
    • NoteNearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Questions about S16 LKS

Does S16 LKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 LKS is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 LKS?
The MOT on S16 LKS is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 LKS done?
S16 LKS was recorded at 131,178 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has S16 LKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LKS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 LKS 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 LKS find?
S16 LKS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 5 more.

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