2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Diesel · SM16 AXJ
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2016. Recorded mileage 143,196 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 AXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 143,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM16 AXJ 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 (SM16 AXJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
SM16 AXJ Mileage History
- 10/09/2024130,782 mi
- 13/09/2024130,782 mi
- 08/09/2025138,424 mi+7,642 mi
- 08/09/2026143,196 mi+4,772 mi
- 08/09/2026143,196 mi
Average of roughly 6,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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