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KY16 VRF

2016 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,473 mi
Last recorded75,473 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes Unknown30,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil on pipe behind radiator on offside front

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body side plate rivet not secured causing front end of shaft to stick out with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

oil on pipe behind radiator on offside front

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Has slight side play in internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Very white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Has slight side play in internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,939 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 52,939 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Does not make the required effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 30,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 30,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,190 miles

Adblue cap missing/incorrect , possibility of contamination

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 VRF is a 2016 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VRF registered?

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

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