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PG55 OWL

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,107 mi
Last recorded67,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG55 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 May 2025 58,968 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 May 2025 58,967 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 May 2024 52,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,585 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 43,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 35,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 28,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 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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PG55 OWL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG55 OWL, 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 PG55 OWL registered?

PG55 OWL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is PG55 OWL safe to buy?

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