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PJ17 VEF

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,307 mi
Last recorded36,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 36,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 36,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 24,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,640 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 21,640 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 16,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 12,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 6,903 miles
Pass 20 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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PJ17 VEF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ17 VEF, 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 PJ17 VEF registered?

PJ17 VEF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is PJ17 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 VEF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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