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KS17 MLJ

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,237 mi
Last recorded65,237 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,237 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm chip in swept area not affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,548 miles

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

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

no visible dipstick to take temp

Pass 13 Nov 2021 26,415 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,739 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 21,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 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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KS17 MLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS17 MLJ, 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 KS17 MLJ registered?

KS17 MLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is KS17 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS17 MLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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