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
- 13 February 2027 (244 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,321 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 17,321 miles. The timing chain and head gasket are significant model-specific weaknesses that require careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 10,933 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 9,704 miles.
Things to check
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre defect on 2023-03-18, indicating a critical safety failure.
- Recurring brake pad advisories on 2021-03-18, 2023-03-18, and 2024-03-18 suggest a systemic wear item.
- Recurring tyre advisories on 2021-03-18 and 2023-03-18, escalating to a dangerous defect in 2023.
- Community-reported high-risk timing chain and head gasket issues for this Mercedes-Benz model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-13, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 10,933 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- Recent low annual usage of 9,704 miles in 2026 suggests minimal recent wear and tear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 17,321 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 39,578 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 51,744 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 64,396 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 77,802 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 78,090 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 89,560 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 101,041 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 110,745 mi |
PRS Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 110,745 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW65 XBP, 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.