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A12 BRA

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,999 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2024 45,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,002 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,419 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 29,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,055 miles

front inner pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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 BRA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRA, 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

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What year was A12 BRA registered?

A12 BRA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is A12 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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