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A17 FRM

2007 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class67,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe (o/s/r) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Difficult to fully inspect due to plastic panelling/undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Difficult to fully inspect due to plastic panelling/undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Rear wiper split.

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

n/s/f wing mirror damaged/side repeater damaged.

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 60,814 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 60,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,151 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated metal pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 60,151 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,547 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,374 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,272 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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A17 FRM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A17 FRM, 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 A17 FRM registered?

A17 FRM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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