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A17 EFM

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,828 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 41,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2020 38,670 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 32,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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A17 EFM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc 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 A17 EFM, 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 A17 EFM registered?

A17 EFM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is A17 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EFM 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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