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A7 OCF

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 126,419 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 126,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,187 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lost damping afect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,437 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,395 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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A7 OCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A7 OCF, 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 A7 OCF registered?

A7 OCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A7 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 OCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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