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LV17 ZBL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,721 mi
Last recorded57,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 57,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 57,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,256 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 49,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge + starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulging + worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread + cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge + starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 28,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,825 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 24,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 20,569 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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LV17 ZBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LV17 ZBL, 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 LV17 ZBL registered?

LV17 ZBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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The MOT history for LV17 ZBL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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