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KY16 VUF

2017 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

599,749 mi
Last recorded599,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes Unknown17,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VUF
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 599,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 490,226 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 268,112 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 268,110 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 257,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 243,251 miles

Central windscreen stonechipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 207,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen stone chipped

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 160,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 160,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 VUF is a 2017 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 17,647 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 9 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 VUF registered?

KY16 VUF is a 2017 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 21 June 2017.

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