2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.1L Diesel · AO16 XEM
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 87,315 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO16 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 87,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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AO16 XEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (AO16 XEM) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bouncing on screen/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AO16 XEM Mileage History
- 03/04/202366,562 mi
- 07/10/202370,275 mi+3,713 mi
- 09/10/202370,278 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/202477,998 mi+7,720 mi
- 23/09/202587,315 mi+9,317 mi
Average of roughly 8,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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