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AB03 ATE

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ATE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 113,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,408 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted , obscuring certain components.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,523 miles

UNDER TRAYS, SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 87,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,485 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 72,927 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,960 miles

Front Front pads starting to wear low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,810 miles

Both front tyres worn away on edges with slight bulge to inner wall of o/s/f

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Only Just Acceptable (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,648 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,142 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f trye wearing low on edges

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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AB03 ATE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AB03 ATE, 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 AB03 ATE registered?

AB03 ATE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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