2016 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 December 2026 (189 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,927 mi
AI verdict AVOID 67/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Mercedes-Benz has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 21,927 miles. The vehicle's history of recurring tyre advisories escalating to a dangerous failure in Dec 2025 requires immediate and thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,716 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2025): Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed large crack in sidewall (5.2.3
- Dangerous tyre defect (Offside Front Inner Tyre) on 2025-12-01 MOT failure.
- Engine cover obscuring view advisory (Dec 2020) suggests potential hidden issues.
- High mileage for age (21,927 mi over 10 years) may indicate prior neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,716 mi/yr) suggests genuine use.
- No major structural failures or recurring brake/suspension issues.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating (2017) for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 21,927 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 28,886 mi |
ADVISORY Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 40,326 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 47,206 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 54,924 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 60,533 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 66,817 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed large crack in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 66,818 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BE11 AJV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.