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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,992 cc

S16 MCLMOT history

S16 MCL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

S16 MCL silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
73,597 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 MCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 MCL was last recorded at 73,597 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,588 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,009 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,597 miles
  • 2025 – 69,588 miles
  • 2024 – 66,093 miles
  • 2023 – 62,431 miles
  • 2022 – 59,259 miles
  • 2021 – 55,432 miles
  • 2020 – 51,105 miles
  • 2019 – 46,451 miles
  • 2018 – 42,537 miles
  • 2017 – 38,953 miles
  • 2016 – 34,123 miles
  • 2015 – 30,548 miles
  • 2014 – 27,392 miles
  • 2013 – 24,415 miles
  • 2012 – 19,383 miles
  • 2011 – 14,948 miles
  • 2010 – 10,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    546869279127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,597 miles (+4,009)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    686380346136
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass69,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    870386897811
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
  4. Fail69,587 miles (+3,494)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    240971725021
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
  5. Pass66,093 miles (+3,662)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,093 miles
    Test number
    947290617083
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,431 miles (+3,172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    894033566714
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,259 miles (+3,827)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,259 miles
    Test number
    235614183092
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass55,432 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    617373778274
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail55,431 miles (+4,326)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    696183234398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass51,105 miles (+4,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    204362409631
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass46,451 miles (+3,914)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    615214606359
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass42,537 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    254390832248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    446392069382
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
  14. Fail38,953 miles (+4,830)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    690825667081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
  15. Pass34,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    529980272901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,123 miles (+3,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    388173183662
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass30,548 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    445316275005
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail30,548 miles (+3,156)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    556986275038
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass27,392 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    297494284083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail27,392 miles (+2,977)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    997624484047
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail24,415 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    917120583066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  22. Pass24,415 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    998000883072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,383 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,383 miles
    Test number
    496080982088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,948 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,948 miles
    Test number
    838375371074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,293 miles
    Test number
    152011480453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 MCL

Does S16 MCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 MCL is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 MCL?
The MOT on S16 MCL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 MCL done?
S16 MCL was recorded at 73,597 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has S16 MCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 MCL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 MCL 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 MCL find?
S16 MCL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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