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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 December 2026 (177 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,152 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
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 11,152 miles. The car's low annual usage and a history of owner-reported faults in the community knowledge add complexity.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,366 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2023 onwards, suggesting periods of minimal driving.
Things to check
- Dec 2025 MOT failure for fractured offside front upper coil spring — a safety-critical suspension component.
- Low annual mileage (5,366 mi/yr) for a 2016 vehicle suggests periods of inactivity, potentially affecting mechanical health.
- Community-reported faults for wheel bearing, turbo oil feed line, transmission vacuum modulator, and head gasket — high-risk items.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-08, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety inspection.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,366 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear on drivetrain.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or steering, only one advisory for a fractured coil spring.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 11,152 mi |
ADVISORY Covers and under-trays obscuring view
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 23,842 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 30,349 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 38,391 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 41,258 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 46,687 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 53,337 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 53,369 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ16 GXD, 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.