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JB55 BUT

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,593 mi
Last recorded43,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,593 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))

Pass 16 May 2025 49,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 48,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Next to ferrule going into caliper outer wall collapsed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Delay in releasing pressure (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2024 40,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 32,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 8,486 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 8,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 20,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,065 miles

Emission's not registered (too clean

Pass 17 Nov 2020 3,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 16,769 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 16,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres showing cord in inner edges, advisory wheel alignment

Pass 17 Dec 2019 3,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 11,265 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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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JB55 BUT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JB55 BUT, 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 JB55 BUT registered?

JB55 BUT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 January 2017.

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