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A5 FEY

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,443 mi
Last recorded59,443 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,443 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 intermediate pipes from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,226 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,688 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 14 Dec 2020 23,688 miles

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 20 Jan 2020 22,303 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 22,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 17,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 13,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,923 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,158 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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A5 FEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A5 FEY, 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 A5 FEY registered?

A5 FEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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