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AB12 AYU

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 44,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,449 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 41,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 19,494 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,484 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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AB12 AYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 39,170 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 AB12 AYU, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB12 AYU registered?

AB12 AYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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