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AA05 KLA

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 25,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 23,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 20,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,354 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 17,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management lamp on

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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AA05 KLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA05 KLA, 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 AA05 KLA registered?

AA05 KLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AA05 KLA safe to buy?

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