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BG17 UCA

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,645 mi
Last recorded81,645 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 UCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,502 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 69,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,111 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 51,107 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,915 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,968 miles

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

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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BG17 UCA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 BG17 UCA, 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 BG17 UCA registered?

BG17 UCA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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