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M5 VDL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,881 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light inner wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 30,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light inner wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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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M5 VDL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 VDL, 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

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What year was M5 VDL registered?

M5 VDL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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