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YJ17 FBR

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,021 mi
Last recorded44,021 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 FBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 44,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 39,923 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 39,917 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,165 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 37,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 27,069 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 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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YJ17 FBR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ17 FBR, 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 YJ17 FBR registered?

YJ17 FBR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is YJ17 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 FBR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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