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KR17 VTE

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR17 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R Rear brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 44,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 40,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 36,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 35,930 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 26,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,231 miles

Front wiper smearing

Pass 10 Apr 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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KR17 VTE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc 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 KR17 VTE, 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 KR17 VTE registered?

KR17 VTE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is KR17 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR17 VTE 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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