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
- 1 December 2026 (170 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,325 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 18,325 miles. The car's recent high mileage jump is a major red flag for potential hidden wear and tear.
The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until Nov 2024 (37,374 mi), but then a massive 28,331-mile jump occurred between Nov 2024 and Dec 2025, indicating a significant change in usage.
Things to check
- Major MOT failure on 2025-11-28 for high mileage (65,705 mi) after 10 years of low usage.
- Unusually high mileage jump of 28,331 miles between Nov 2024 and Dec 2025 is a major red flag.
- First MOT failure ever recorded on 2025-11-28 for high mileage, indicating a significant change in usage.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-01, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent low annual mileage for its first 10 years of life.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for enhanced safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 18,325 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 22,101 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 23,603 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 29,681 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 33,081 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 37,374 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 65,705 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper retaining spring is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 65,887 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL66 YVD, 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.