BU16 YVM

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1595 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 June 2026 (12 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,150 mi

AI verdict AVOID 64/100

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 33,150 miles. The vehicle's history of tyre issues, including a dangerous defect in 2022, suggests a potential underlying problem.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,180 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2024-2025 aligns with normal usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2024): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
  • Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre defect on 2022-03-03 (55,064 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre defect on 2022-03-03 (55,064 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2020, 2021, 2022) escalated to dangerous failures (2022) — pattern of neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies, suggesting genuine usage.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for 2017 model (not exact match, but excellent).

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 33,150 mi PASSMar 2020: 41,796 mi PASSMar 2021: 45,069 mi PASSMar 2022: 55,064 mi FAILMar 2022: 55,064 mi PASSMar 2023: 65,406 mi PASSJun 2024: 83,390 mi FAILJun 2024: 83,390 mi PASSJun 2025: 96,003 mi PASS96k65k33kMar 2019Jun 2025

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 PASS 33,150 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 41,796 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 45,069 mi
ADVISORY Tyre pressure light on.
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear discs slightly deteriorated inner faces.
Mar 2022 FAIL 55,064 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 55,064 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 65,406 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 FAIL 83,390 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 83,390 mi
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 96,003 mi
ADVISORY T:P:S Light on.
ADVISORY n/s mirror damaged.

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 YVM, 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.