2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · GY16 VHP
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 164,992 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GY16 VHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 164,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY16 VHP 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 S-Class (GY16 VHP) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
GY16 VHP Mileage History
- 18/08/2025153,386 mi
- 19/08/2025153,704 mi+318 mi
- 20/08/2025153,705 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/2026164,989 mi+11,284 mi
- 20/08/2026164,992 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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