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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 December 2026 (191 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,507 mi
AI verdict BUY 78/100
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 22,507 miles. While there were past advisories for suspension and tyres, these were promptly addressed, indicating a well-maintained vehicle.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual usage averaging 8,787 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal and careful driving.
Things to check
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) — Dec 2025 failure.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT record with 8 of 9 tests passing and no dangerous defects.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (8,787 mi/yr) suggests careful, light use.
- All past advisories (tyres, suspension) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-22, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 22,507 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 29,209 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 38,841 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 49,289 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F Spring link ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 60,917 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 71,857 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 81,121 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 87,732 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 87,732 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 GHH, 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.