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897 BJW

2007 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class67,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,427 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 62,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,543 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,724 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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897 BJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 67,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 897 BJW, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 897 BJW registered?

897 BJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for 897 BJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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