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EL51 EKH

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,375 mi
Last recorded63,375 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 EKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 60,605 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 60,536 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 45,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,950 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 41,959 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 Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2021 39,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 39,292 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020

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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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EL51 EKH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EL51 EKH, 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 EL51 EKH registered?

EL51 EKH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is EL51 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 EKH shows 12 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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