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LX17 VMY

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 85,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 85,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 68,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 54,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 54,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps led (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,322 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,178 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 21,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 21,518 miles

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

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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LX17 VMY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX17 VMY, 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 LX17 VMY?

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What year was LX17 VMY registered?

LX17 VMY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is LX17 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 VMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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