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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

T16 OLUMOT history

T16 OLU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,492 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 OLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 OLU was last recorded at 115,492 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,478 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,492 miles
  • 2025 – 110,895 miles
  • 2024 – 105,582 miles
  • 2022 – 98,439 miles
  • 2020 – 88,583 miles
  • 2019 – 85,010 miles
  • 2018 – 81,818 miles
  • 2017 – 75,753 miles
  • 2016 – 66,995 miles
  • 2015 – 54,708 miles
  • 2014 – 51,954 miles
  • 2013 – 50,869 miles
  • 2012 – 49,956 miles
  • 2011 – 48,792 miles
  • 2010 – 45,444 miles
  • 2009 – 43,083 miles
  • 2008 – 38,010 miles
  • 2007 – 34,350 miles
  • 2006 – 26,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,492 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,492 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    189089566996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail115,478 miles (+4,583)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    973494184720
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass110,895 miles (+5,313)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,895 miles
    Test number
    629409803337
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    212538919356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,582 miles (+7,143)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    330047613632
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    226678796663
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail98,439 miles (+9,856)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    271317000755
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass88,583 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    819792444004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,010 miles (+3,192)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    780126071752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,818 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    175808105508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,753 miles (+8,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    808580417937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass66,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    654799140038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,995 miles (+12,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    858686260308
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass54,708 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    398540415122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,954 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    518505534198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,869 miles (+913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    648188833119
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly warpped

  17. Pass49,956 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    259840342409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,792 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    458923021181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,444 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    841711330183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,374 miles (+2,291)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    640980430118
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust mounting partially secured

  21. Pass43,083 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    522951629180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,010 miles (+3,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    533534418185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,350 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    380111427146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    384561236138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 OLU

Does T16 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 OLU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 OLU?
The MOT on T16 OLU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 OLU done?
T16 OLU was recorded at 115,492 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has T16 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 OLU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 OLU 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 OLU find?
T16 OLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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