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356 SFM

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration356 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 46,987 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 40,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,032 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 33,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT VERY SMALL SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,688 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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356 SFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 356 SFM, 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 356 SFM registered?

356 SFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is 356 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 356 SFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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