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KO17 VAE

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,961 mi
Last recorded54,961 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 48,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 33,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 33,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 24,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 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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KO17 VAE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KO17 VAE, 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 KO17 VAE registered?

KO17 VAE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is KO17 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 VAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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