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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 March 2027 (276 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 10,776 mi
AI verdict BUY 81/100
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 10,776 miles. While there is a clear pattern of tyre advisories and a single failure, the overall record is strong and well-maintained.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,898 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal and careful usage.
Things to check
- Tyre advisories and a single major failure (Mar 2023) suggest a history of wear and tear on rubber components.
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz model has a known history of timing chain and head gasket issues, though no MOT evidence of these is present.
Working in its favour
- Excellent MOT pass rate: 8 of 9 tests passed, with the single failure promptly rectified.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,898 mi/yr) indicates careful, light usage.
- No dangerous defects or recurring major failures recorded in the MOT history.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 provides strong reassurance on safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 10,776 mi |
ADVISORY sos lamp on
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 16,132 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 23,235 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 35,309 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 48,568 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 48,569 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 60,393 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 70,331 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 80,497 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 VDV, 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.