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YA17 YFU

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 66,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,058 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,005 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 33,005 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Engine oil low

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,444 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine oil low

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Oct 2020 26,444 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine oil low

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 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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YA17 YFU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA17 YFU, 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 YA17 YFU registered?

YA17 YFU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 June 2017.

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