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L5 SKJ

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,533 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,160 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 47,159 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,900 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,775 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,675 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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 SKJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKJ, 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 L5 SKJ registered?

L5 SKJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is L5 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 SKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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