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KY16 VHJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown59,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,367 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 99,095 miles

Nearside Front Play at wheel.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,106 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 88,105 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lacks the required efficiency on roller. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 70,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chafed to reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,546 miles

Lifting boom "rest" bracket broken and improvised repair carried out.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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KY16 VHJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 59,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 VHJ registered?

KY16 VHJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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