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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

V16 LRAMOT history

V16 LRA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V16 LRA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,560 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 LRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 LRA was last recorded at 96,560 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,256 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,304 miles
Average per year
7,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,560 miles
  • 2025 – 90,256 miles
  • 2024 – 82,643 miles
  • 2023 – 70,117 miles
  • 2022 – 64,067 miles
  • 2021 – 59,672 miles
  • 2019 – 44,547 miles
  • 2018 – 38,354 miles
  • 2017 – 30,674 miles
  • 2016 – 23,999 miles
  • 2015 – 16,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,560 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    710996017727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    818084152003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,256 miles (+7,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    927914596040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,643 miles (+12,526)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    405120395207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,117 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    368122583956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    299095003504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,067 miles (+4,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    652156819216
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass59,672 miles (+15,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    152215329789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat down unable to fully check seat belt

  9. Pass44,547 miles (+6,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,547 miles
    Test number
    435122063950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass38,354 miles (+7,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    456879910953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass30,674 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    953832666558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    932411172754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,999 miles (+7,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    809365916539
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass16,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,759 miles
    Test number
    505519145182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 LRA

Does V16 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 LRA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 LRA?
The MOT on V16 LRA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 LRA done?
V16 LRA was recorded at 96,560 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,142 miles a year.
Has V16 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 LRA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V16 LRA 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 V16 LRA find?
V16 LRA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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