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M21 AVE

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,876 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,101 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2020 54,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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M21 AVE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 M21 AVE, 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 M21 AVE registered?

M21 AVE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is M21 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 AVE 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.

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