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L5 SHA

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,973 mi
Last recorded26,973 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 26,973 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 26,973 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 21,808 miles

Nearside tyre outer wall damage and cracking

Offside front and both rear tyres outer tread edge slightly cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,494 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge + cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2022 16,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 14,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 12,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 12,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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L5 SHA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L5 SHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L5 SHA?

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What year was L5 SHA registered?

L5 SHA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is L5 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 SHA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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