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HM55 NEL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM55 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,344 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 73,970 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,511 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 63,509 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps led units (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 43,549 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,820 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 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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HM55 NEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HM55 NEL, 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 HM55 NEL registered?

HM55 NEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HM55 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM55 NEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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