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JL51 LAN

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,128 mi
Last recorded27,128 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 27,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 24,487 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 24,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 21,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 19,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,344 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
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JL51 LAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JL51 LAN, 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 JL51 LAN registered?

JL51 LAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is JL51 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL51 LAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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