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LH53 JLH

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,104 mi
Last recorded29,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 29,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 24,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 29,807 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 8,050 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 8,050 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 4,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LH53 JLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 LH53 JLH, 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 LH53 JLH?

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What year was LH53 JLH registered?

LH53 JLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is LH53 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH53 JLH 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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