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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

T16 ARLMOT history

T16 ARL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
110,550 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 ARL was last recorded at 110,550 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,477 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,073 miles
Average per year
4,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,550 miles
  • 2025 – 105,477 miles
  • 2024 – 99,093 miles
  • 2023 – 97,034 miles
  • 2022 – 94,486 miles
  • 2021 – 93,022 miles
  • 2020 – 91,721 miles
  • 2019 – 91,233 miles
  • 2018 – 81,232 miles
  • 2017 – 77,286 miles
  • 2016 – 72,547 miles
  • 2015 – 67,890 miles
  • 2014 – 62,090 miles
  • 2013 – 53,891 miles
  • 2012 – 47,085 miles
  • 2011 – 42,830 miles
  • 2010 – 37,194 miles
  • 2009 – 35,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,550 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended

    Failure5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,550 miles (+5,073)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    593319460833
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,477 miles
    Test number
    208910685184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,477 miles (+6,384)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,477 miles
    Test number
    174954841023
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,093 miles (+2,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    357745016824
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,034 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    591815939154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass94,486 miles (+1,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    597111129886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,022 miles (+1,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    269622852370
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass91,721 miles (+488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    362455743874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,233 miles (+6,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    812293286485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass85,158 miles (+3,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    101865823365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread stepping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread stepping

  11. Pass81,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    140353292076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail81,232 miles (+3,946)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    409364601159
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread starting to step
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass77,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    491018808209
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads starting to step
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail77,286 miles (+4,739)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    761452534717
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads starting to step
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass72,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    974724677616
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in zone A greater than 10mm, not within drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail72,547 miles (+4,657)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    121690863486
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in zone A greater than 10mm, not within drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass67,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,890 miles
    Test number
    276479715077
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not exposing cords

  18. Fail67,880 miles (+5,790)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    188399115014
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not exposing cords

  19. Pass62,090 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    448931424096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not exposing cords

  20. Fail62,081 miles (+8,190)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    536020924038
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not exposing cords

  21. Pass53,891 miles (+6,806)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    147301523439
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not to cords
    • NoteTow bar electrical socket not working

  22. Pass47,085 miles (+4,255)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    698510122039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteTow bar electrical socket not working

  23. Pass42,830 miles (+5,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    366684911044
    • NoteCut/slice mark n/s/f tyre side wall

  24. Pass37,194 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    611853710044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    261762789169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 ARL

Does T16 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 ARL is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 ARL?
The MOT on T16 ARL is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 ARL done?
T16 ARL was recorded at 110,550 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
Has T16 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 ARL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 ARL 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 T16 ARL find?
T16 ARL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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