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H1 GEN

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,540 mi
Last recorded37,540 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 GEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 37,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2025 35,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,273 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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H1 GEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H1 GEN, 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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How do I check the history of H1 GEN?

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What year was H1 GEN registered?

H1 GEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is H1 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 GEN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H1 GEN have outstanding finance?

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