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KY16 VRC

2016 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes Unknown30,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,730 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 109,730 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective dpf brackets broken/missing bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 95,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil filter housing cap not seated properly

Fail 21 Dec 2021 68,592 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil filter housing cap not seated properly

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 53,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort recorded.(80kg) (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,482 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 VRC is a 2016 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRC registered?

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

Is KY16 VRC safe to buy?

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