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
- 5 September 2026 (82 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,273 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 46/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 18,273 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high annual usage and repeated issues with critical safety components warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle exhibits high annual usage, averaging 16,698 miles per year, with a significant spike of 28,392 miles between Aug 2022 and Sep 2022, and another 31,693 miles between Aug 2023 and Sep 2023.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2020-03-09, indicating a serious safety failure.
- Recurring suspension failures (ball joint dust cover) on 2023-08-25 and 2024-09-03, suggesting ongoing wear.
- High annual mileage (16,698 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) will accelerate wear.
- Unusually large mileage difference (688 mi) between retest pair on 2022-08-20/27 suggests a potential test anomaly.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-05, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests (Aug 2025).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 18,273 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 31,691 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 31,693 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 40,939 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 45,279 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 73,671 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 74,359 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 106,052 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 106,441 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 135,277 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 135,277 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 160,627 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 VGY, 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.