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KJ17 FBL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 123,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 34,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2020

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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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KJ17 FBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ17 FBL, 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 KJ17 FBL registered?

KJ17 FBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is KJ17 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ17 FBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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