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379 WYD

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,674 mi
Last recorded116,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration379 WYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,674 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,143 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2025 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,693 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2024 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,798 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 89,798 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,079 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,066 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 73,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,022 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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379 WYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 379 WYD, 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 379 WYD registered?

379 WYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is 379 WYD safe to buy?

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