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
- 1461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 December 2026 (187 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 61,263 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 61,263 miles. The high mileage and consistent advisories point to a vehicle that requires thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual mileage averaging 11,314 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2019) escalated to DANGEROUS failures (Jan 2021), indicating chronic wear.
- Recurring suspension advisories (Dec 2021, Dec 2023) suggest ongoing wear and tear on critical components.
- Major windscreen damage (Dec 2023) escalated to a MAJOR failure (Dec 2024), impacting driver safety.
- High mileage (112,119 miles) for a 2016 model suggests heavy commercial or high-mileage private use.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until December 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent high annual mileage (11,314 miles/year) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 61,263 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))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 67,319 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 71,046 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 71,046 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 75,305 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 75,307 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 85,327 mi |
ADVISORY glow plug light on ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 96,528 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 109,012 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights MAJOR Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 109,081 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 112,119 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL65 BAV, 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.