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274X998

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,056 mi
Last recorded92,056 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X998
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 92,056 miles

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2026 91,646 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2025 69,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 49,029 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 49,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 32,105 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 21,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 18,800 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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274X998 is a 2016 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 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 39,170 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 274X998, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 274X998 registered?

274X998 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is 274X998 safe to buy?

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