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47 AV

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 AV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 100,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2024 86,570 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2023 70,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,726 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front washers weak in spraying windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 25,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,139 miles

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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47 AV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 47 AV, 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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47 AV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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