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A6 YYB

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,697 mi
Last recorded65,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,697 miles

Front windscreen has small chip

Pass 23 Jan 2025 58,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 51,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 39,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,904 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 27,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. buckle damaged , webbing fraying. (10.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 20,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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A6 YYB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A6 YYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 YYB?

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What year was A6 YYB registered?

A6 YYB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 December 2017.

Is A6 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 YYB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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