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EP17 ERK

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,950 mi
Last recorded84,950 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 50,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,490 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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EP17 ERK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EP17 ERK, 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 EP17 ERK?

You can check the full history of EP17 ERK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EP17 ERK registered?

EP17 ERK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is EP17 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP17 ERK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EP17 ERK have outstanding finance?

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