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RF17 YZY

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 YZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 108,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 108,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 100,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,841 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 53,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn down to about 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,576 miles

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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RF17 YZY 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 63.6%.

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 RF17 YZY, 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 RF17 YZY registered?

RF17 YZY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is RF17 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 YZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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