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HJ17 VKU

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,883 mi
Last recorded54,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 30,419 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 30,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing brake light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 26,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on egdes and also cracking to sidewalls and tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 17,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 12,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 12,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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HJ17 VKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ17 VKU, 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 HJ17 VKU registered?

HJ17 VKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 June 2017.

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