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A12 GNE

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,603 mi
Last recorded123,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm missahped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,682 miles

Front 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 26 Jan 2021 77,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 77,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,781 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,024 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the outer shoulders

Rear Wiper arm not working

Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners & mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Both front tyres worn on the outer shoulders

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper arm not working

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,385 miles

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

Front Both front tyres have damage to the outer wall

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking air ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,990 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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 GNE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 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 GNE, 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 13 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 A12 GNE registered?

A12 GNE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is A12 GNE safe to buy?

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