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A5 EXW

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,857 mi
Last recorded67,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 63,823 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 48,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/40 20 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges 265/45 20

Pass 21 Dec 2020 20,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,717 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 32,717 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,094 miles

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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A5 EXW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 35,198 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 A5 EXW, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 EXW registered?

A5 EXW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A5 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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