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A12 DFU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 133,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and osr on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,077 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,258 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,268 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 DFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 DFU registered?

A12 DFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is A12 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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