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LF17 YKC

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,361 mi
Last recorded107,361 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 YKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 107,361 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 107,361 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 85,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both between 2-3mm and inner edges bald close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,831 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 25,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 19,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 19,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 18,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 17,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2020 17,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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LF17 YKC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF17 YKC, 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 LF17 YKC registered?

LF17 YKC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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