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JC53 MRS

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 MRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 147,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,179 miles

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,089 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 132,072 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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JC53 MRS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JC53 MRS, 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 JC53 MRS registered?

JC53 MRS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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