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J70 ABY

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 81,618 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front and n/s o/s rear

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 22,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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J70 ABY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in White 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 J70 ABY, 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 J70 ABY registered?

J70 ABY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J70 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 ABY 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.

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