Yes, C16 JAP is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for C16 JAP?

The MOT for C16 JAP is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of C16 JAP?

The recorded mileage for C16 JAP is 119,685 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C16 JAP ULEZ compliant?

No, C16 JAP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · C16 JAP

C16 JAP

2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 119,685 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 2012 · Cardiff
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 119,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 17/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 119,685 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2012
Engine: 2143cc

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C16 JAP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
119,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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C16 JAP Mileage History

03/05/2024108,935 mi
03/05/2024108,936 mi+1 mi
03/05/2025113,875 mi+4,939 mi
15/05/2026119,657 mi+5,782 mi
19/05/2026119,685 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 5,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C16 JAP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 04:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (C16 JAP) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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