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A12 TXJ

2010 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class60,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,794 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,947 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

requires tracking

service overdue

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,947 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

requires tracking

service overdue

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,291 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 64,289 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot slightly leaking c.v grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot slightly leaking c.v grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,766 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper blade split

service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 TXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXJ, 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 16 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 TXJ registered?

A12 TXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is A12 TXJ safe to buy?

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