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29 GW

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 GW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 75,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,344 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 28,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,721 miles

diesel smoke test ok, but not detectable.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,673 miles

diesel smoke test ok but not detectable

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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29 GW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 29 GW, 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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What year was 29 GW registered?

29 GW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is 29 GW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 GW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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