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171 KRB

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,010 mi
Last recorded74,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 KRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,921 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,669 miles

multiple cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre cut side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen lees than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,229 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tyre outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,029 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Central windscreen. (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Bottom ball joint. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Central windscreen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,643 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

No smoke detected.

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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171 KRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 171 KRB, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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171 KRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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