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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1950 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 April 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,531 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 76/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 40,531 miles. The car's age and mileage trajectory are consistent, but the specific failure and lack of detailed defect information require thorough verification.
The vehicle shows consistent mileage growth from 40,531 miles in June 2019 to 96,269 miles in April 2024, averaging 11,631 miles per year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- 2022-04-08: Failed MOT for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction.
- 2020: Significant 1-year MOT gap (March 2021 to April 2022) suggests potential off-road use or SORN.
- Wheel bearing and turbo oil feed line seal leaks are recurring issues in the Mercedes-Benz community.
- Head gasket and transmission vacuum modulator issues are known historical problems for this model.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage growth averaging 11,631 miles/year, slightly above UK average.
- No recurring major MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded on the vehicle's history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates high safety standards for this model.
- The 2022 TPMS failure was immediately rectified and passed on the same day, showing prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 40,531 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 62,811 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 69,953 mi |
PRS Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
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| Apr 2022 | PASS | 69,953 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 85,058 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 96,269 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT16 WBU, 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.