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KY16 VPL

2016 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,839 mi
Last recorded117,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes Unknown30,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VPL
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side markers damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,010 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 94,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 77,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,918 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,918 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,213 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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KY16 VPL is a 2016 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 30,471 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 VPL registered?

KY16 VPL is a 2016 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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