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
- 1461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 January 2027 (230 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 50,485 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 50,485 miles. The high mileage and repeated safety-critical failures make this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual mileage averaging 13,488 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops detected in the MOT records.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre failures recorded in Jan 2022, Jan 2023, and Jan 2026 MOT tests.
- Recurring headlamp aim issues flagged in Jan 2022 and Jan 2023 MOT tests.
- High annual mileage of 13,488 miles/year, significantly above UK average.
- Multiple tyre advisories and failures across 5 separate MOT tests.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until January 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage increases, suggesting regular use rather than erratic driving.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 50,485 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 63,609 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 71,566 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 84,006 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY TPMS light on
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 84,008 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 94,500 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 94,500 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 108,755 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY n/s/f & o/s/f tyre getting low ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 122,245 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 135,809 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 135,813 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW16 WWA, 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.