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312 JAF

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration312 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 80,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,851 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,529 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 32,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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312 JAF 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 78.6%.

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 312 JAF, 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 312 JAF registered?

312 JAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is 312 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 312 JAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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