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R70 AEA

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,215 mi
Last recorded30,215 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 19,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 17,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 17,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 14,228 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 14,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R70 AEA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R70 AEA, 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

How do I check the history of R70 AEA?

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What year was R70 AEA registered?

R70 AEA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is R70 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 AEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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