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A47 CWP

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,065 mi
Last recorded55,065 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA47 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,065 miles

Front both front brake back plates badly corroded and holed, but not adversely affecting brake operation at time of test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front O/S and N/S back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S and N/S back plate corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 45,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 42,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,184 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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A47 CWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A47 CWP, 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.

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What year was A47 CWP registered?

A47 CWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is A47 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A47 CWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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