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A5 MCW

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,425 mi
Last recorded60,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,815 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,418 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,164 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,253 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,800 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre 3mm Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,972 miles

Front tyres developing age cracks

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under trays fit

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MCW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A5 MCW, 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 MCW registered?

A5 MCW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is A5 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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