CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY17 HVG

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,061 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 79,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,699 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 66,699 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,672 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 47,932 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,866 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY17 HVG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY17 HVG, 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 HY17 HVG?

You can check the full history of HY17 HVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY17 HVG registered?

HY17 HVG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is HY17 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 HVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY17 HVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY17 HVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.