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242 EMB

2015 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class44,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 EMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 42,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 20,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,062 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 16,062 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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242 EMB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 44,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 242 EMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 242 EMB registered?

242 EMB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is 242 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 EMB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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