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A4 VAL

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,350 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,267 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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A4 VAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 VAL, 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 A4 VAL registered?

A4 VAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is A4 VAL safe to buy?

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