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A12 TOH

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,535 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2024 94,528 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,500 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 27 Nov 2021 87,360 miles

Front Hand operated control valve connection loose Bonnet cannot be readily opened (1.1.5 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2020 82,806 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,737 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,920 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open and close (3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 25 May 2019 73,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open and close (3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front fog lamp not working nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 26 May 2018 68,586 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working and near side front missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly insecure + miner leak gases

Fail 22 May 2018 68,565 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working and near side front missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly insecure + miner leak gases

Pass 24 May 2017 62,635 miles

Hand brake/ needs adjusted

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

Pass 12 May 2016 59,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded right to left cross brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has cuts to outter wall

Pass 14 May 2015 57,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread damaged

Fail 13 May 2015 57,820 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 54,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,422 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 TOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 67,852 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 TOH, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 TOH registered?

A12 TOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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