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74 VMP

2018 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,633 mi
Last recorded46,633 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class28,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 VMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 46,633 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 46,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,559 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 38,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and with a small run (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 38,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and with a small run (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 32,844 miles

Central Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 22,748 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 22,748 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 12,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 7,724 miles

small damage on windscreen not affecting drivers view

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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74 VMP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 28,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 74 VMP, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 74 VMP registered?

74 VMP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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The MOT history for 74 VMP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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