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LR17 VHX

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 45,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 19,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 19,371 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged osf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LR17 VHX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 LR17 VHX, 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 LR17 VHX?

You can check the full history of LR17 VHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR17 VHX registered?

LR17 VHX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is LR17 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR17 VHX 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.

Does LR17 VHX have outstanding finance?

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