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AA52 BEC

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,992 mi
Last recorded107,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources in tailgate door. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on tyre treads slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 99,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 99,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lightb on at dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,557 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 92,556 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,261 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2020 73,616 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,757 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 56,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 27,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AA52 BEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AA52 BEC, 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 AA52 BEC registered?

AA52 BEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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