Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
T16 ARYMOT history
T16 ARY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 195,074 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 195,074 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,089 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 ARY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 ARY was last recorded at 195,074 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Apr 2016: 61,003 miles, lower than 167,402 miles on 17 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 195,052 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 5,089 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,074 miles
- 2025 – 193,058 miles
- 2024 – 190,818 miles
- 2023 – 189,603 miles
- 2022 – 188,071 miles
- 2021 – 185,323 miles
- 2019 – 183,308 miles
- 2018 – 180,799 miles
- 2017 – 174,883 miles
- 2016 – 171,770 miles
- 2015 – 167,402 miles
- 2014 – 161,681 miles
- 2013 – 155,837 miles
- 2012 – 133,242 miles
- 2011 – 114,071 miles
- 2010 – 112,104 miles
- 2009 – 109,075 miles
- 2008 – 101,810 miles
- 2007 – 97,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,074 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Service brake excessively binding rears
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,074 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 195,074 miles
- Test number
- 636163339891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,052 miles (+1,994)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,052 miles
- Test number
- 746774218288
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass193,058 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 193,058 miles
- Test number
- 614996708585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,043 miles (+7)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,043 miles
- Test number
- 918958807489
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))
Fail193,036 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,036 miles
- Test number
- 648202263227
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail193,030 miles (+2,212)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,030 miles
- Test number
- 608245821037
- DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass190,818 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 190,818 miles
- Test number
- 985071012317
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass189,603 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 189,603 miles
- Test number
- 790391313433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,596 miles (+1,525)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,596 miles
- Test number
- 446145472636
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass188,071 miles (+30)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 188,071 miles
- Test number
- 214134988589
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail188,041 miles (+2,718)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,041 miles
- Test number
- 275851318684
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass185,323 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 185,323 miles
- Test number
- 779074492610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,322 miles (+2,014)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,322 miles
- Test number
- 607498987314
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))
Pass183,308 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 183,308 miles
- Test number
- 569016869163
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail183,303 miles (+2,504)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,303 miles
- Test number
- 877641468353
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached front s/rod (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front s/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass180,799 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 180,799 miles
- Test number
- 333771192237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,883 miles (+3,113)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 174,883 miles
- Test number
- 555394146129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,770 miles (+110,767)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 171,770 miles
- Test number
- 192168935385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,003 miles (-106,399)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,003 miles
- Test number
- 695099903107
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass167,402 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 368437105100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,681 miles (+5,844)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 161,681 miles
- Test number
- 786863994055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,837 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 155,837 miles
- Test number
- 129769023353
- 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)
Fail155,836 miles (+22,594)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,836 miles
- Test number
- 736434323335
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass133,242 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,242 miles
- Test number
- 658152322299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,239 miles (+19,168)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,239 miles
- Test number
- 757312512227
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,071 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 114,071 miles
- Test number
- 369183201434
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 112,104 miles
- Test number
- 274304980409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,104 miles (+3,029)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,104 miles
- Test number
- 244721280114
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,075 miles (+7,265)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 109,075 miles
- Test number
- 450990119170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,810 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 101,810 miles
- Test number
- 710510068064
- 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)
Pass97,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 97,184 miles
- Test number
- 180820787016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 ARY
- Does T16 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 ARY is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 ARY?
- The MOT on T16 ARY is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 ARY done?
- T16 ARY was recorded at 195,074 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
- Has T16 ARY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 ARY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 ARY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T16 ARY find?
- T16 ARY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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