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MA17 FDZ

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 FDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 64,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,626 miles

Engine/ under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2025 60,626 miles

Engine/ under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,969 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 48,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 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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MA17 FDZ 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 MA17 FDZ, 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 MA17 FDZ registered?

MA17 FDZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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