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
- GREEN
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 March 2027 (289 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,663 mi
AI verdict AVOID 65/100
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 28,663 miles. A single failure for a fractured wheel in 2019 also warrants careful investigation.
Mileage is consistent with UK average at 7,832 miles/year, showing no anomalies or suspicious drops across 9 MOT tests.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- A DANGEROUS defect for a fractured Nearside Front Outer Road Wheel (5.2.2 (a)) was recorded on 2019-03-06, though no details are provided.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,832 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage, reducing wear concerns.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation across 9 MOT tests.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 28,663 mi |
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 35,294 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 39,820 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 46,641 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 53,816 mi |
ADVISORY Under trays fitted covering components
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 61,337 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 71,839 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)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 80,038 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 80,038 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
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