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A12 AMK

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,979 mi
Last recorded60,979 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,702 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,900 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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A12 AMK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 35,198 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 A12 AMK, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 AMK?

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What year was A12 AMK registered?

A12 AMK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is A12 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AMK shows 7 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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