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YP18 VPY

2018 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,959 mi
Last recorded19,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class28,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 VPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 19,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 12,522 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2023 12,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 12,226 miles

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 8,780 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YP18 VPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 28,461 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 YP18 VPY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP18 VPY?

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What year was YP18 VPY registered?

YP18 VPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YP18 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 VPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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