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5742 JW

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,937 mi
Last recorded22,937 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5742 JW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 17,459 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 16,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 16,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,182 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 11,294 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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5742 JW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5742 JW, 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 5742 JW registered?

5742 JW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is 5742 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5742 JW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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