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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 June 2027 (354 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,210 mi
AI verdict AVOID 73/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 36,210 miles. The vehicle's history shows a consistent but low annual mileage, which is a positive indicator for wear and tear.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 10,297 miles/year, averaging 36,210 miles by March 2019 and 107,150 miles by May 2026, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2019-03-18 (Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge).
- Minor windscreen damage noted on 2020-07-06 and 2022-06-04, suggesting a pattern of minor wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until June 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory (10,297 miles/year) suggests careful, non-abusive use.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 36,210 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))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 54,537 mi |
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 59,904 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 66,124 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play detected within steering rack OSF (2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/ CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 73,195 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 83,710 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2025 | FAIL | 94,578 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 94,578 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | PASS | 107,150 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ16 TUP, 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.