2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.1L Diesel · Y88 SMJ
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2017. Recorded mileage 59,295 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y88 SMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 59,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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Y88 SMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (Y88 SMJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
Y88 SMJ Mileage History
- 19/10/202232,902 mi
- 20/10/202232,902 mi
- 11/10/202342,000 mi+9,098 mi
- 22/10/202484,299 km
- 04/11/202559,295 mi
Average of roughly 8,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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