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
- RED
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 April 2027 (318 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,682 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
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 78% pass rate and 20,682 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 low annual mileage averaging 6,635 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent test in April 2026 recorded 68,339 miles.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (coil springs, suspension arm) across multiple tests indicate ongoing wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027 provides peace of mind for immediate roadworthiness.
- Consistent low annual mileage (6,635 miles/year) suggests light use and less wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 20,682 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | PASS | 28,841 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 41,650 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 41,706 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 49,435 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 57,849 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 62,644 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 62,644 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))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 68,339 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 FLW, 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.