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MA17 FFJ

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 57,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 57,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,089 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 31,514 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,427 miles

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 FFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

MA17 FFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is MA17 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA17 FFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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