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5 TPB

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 76,177 miles

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

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

front jets weak but hit and clear screen

Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 49,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 44,469 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 37,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 27,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 27,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,699 miles

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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5 TPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 5 TPB, 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 5 TPB registered?

5 TPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is 5 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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