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EX17 VZT

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,440 mi
Last recorded51,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 51,440 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure warning show low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 47,925 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 47,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,531 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 40,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,300 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

bumper silently damage nearside rear

Fail 30 Jun 2022 36,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

bumper silently damage nearside rear

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,074 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 29,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EX17 VZT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX17 VZT, 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 EX17 VZT registered?

EX17 VZT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is EX17 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX17 VZT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX17 VZT have outstanding finance?

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