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VU17 BXX

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 BXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,753 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 50,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,270 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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VU17 BXX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU17 BXX, 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 VU17 BXX?

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What year was VU17 BXX registered?

VU17 BXX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is VU17 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 BXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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