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VP51 NGS

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVP51 NGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,885 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 117,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 40,252 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 40,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,940 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 108,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 21,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 21,651 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns out, os very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 12,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,835 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,823 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,888 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting. No cords visible at time of test.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 40,888 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,359 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,166 miles

screw noted in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,072 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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VP51 NGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VP51 NGS, 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 VP51 NGS registered?

VP51 NGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is VP51 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VP51 NGS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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