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AK17 FJZ

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,863 mi
Last recorded20,863 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 20,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 15,573 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 15,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords been run low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 13,929 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 12,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 11,354 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 11,354 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 May 2020 10,179 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Fail 20 May 2020 10,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emission to clean to get reading

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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AK17 FJZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK17 FJZ, 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

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What year was AK17 FJZ registered?

AK17 FJZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AK17 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 FJZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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