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PJ17 VFN

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,480 miles

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2026 71,480 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 68,520 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,666 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 36,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2020 20,622 miles
Pass 22 May 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 VFN 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 81.8%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

PJ17 VFN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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The MOT history for PJ17 VFN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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