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PL66 AKU

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Bronze Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 69,845 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 62,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 37,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,420 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 25,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 21,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 21,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (as marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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PL66 AKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Bronze 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 PL66 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL66 AKU registered?

PL66 AKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 January 2017.

Is PL66 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL66 AKU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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