2016 Infiniti Q50 3.5L Hybrid electric · SH16 MLE
2016 Infiniti Q50 (3.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 56,349 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH16 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 56,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH16 MLE 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 Infiniti Q50 (SH16 MLE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
SH16 MLE Mileage History
- 02/11/202242,388 mi
- 02/11/202242,388 mi
- 02/11/202346,558 mi+4,170 mi
- 07/11/202451,098 mi+4,540 mi
- 07/11/202556,349 mi+5,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Infiniti Infiniti Q50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: INFINITI Q50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) Glitches(Moderate)
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector Issues(Serious)
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic Drain(Moderate)
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) GlitchesModerate
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector IssuesSerious
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic DrainModerate
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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