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YH17 BSY

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 BSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 77,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape inner

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape inner

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also worn in inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 24,333 miles

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

Both N/S Tyres Have Sidewall Damage

Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,952 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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YH17 BSY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc 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 YH17 BSY, 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 YH17 BSY registered?

YH17 BSY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is YH17 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 BSY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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