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RK17 GEY

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,033 mi
Last recorded148,033 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 GEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,033 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 148,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 1.8m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 130,918 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge some wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 113,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge some wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,827 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight stepping inner edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 74,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Pass 22 May 2021 54,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 40,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 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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RK17 GEY 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 66.7%.

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 RK17 GEY, 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 RK17 GEY registered?

RK17 GEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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