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MF17 FXL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front undertray wet, possible oil leak

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure above back box

Fail 6 Mar 2026 120,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front undertray wet, possible oil leak

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure above back box

Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread worn BALD inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread worn BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,576 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 80,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,751 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,945 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 34,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 20,132 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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MF17 FXL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF17 FXL, 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 MF17 FXL registered?

MF17 FXL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for MF17 FXL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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