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BG17 VVA

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,251 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 60,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 49,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2022 43,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,804 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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BG17 VVA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVA, 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 BG17 VVA registered?

BG17 VVA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BG17 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 VVA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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