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43 K

2010 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class60,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 86,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,729 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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43 K is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,441 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 43 K, 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 16 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 43 K registered?

43 K is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is 43 K safe to buy?

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