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AB51 AMY

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,316 mi
Last recorded114,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 AMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray broken but still secure

Fail 5 Jan 2026 114,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray broken but still secure

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,726 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray damaged but still secure

Fail 8 Jan 2025 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked inner in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure With cords visible in one area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low/wearing/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray damaged but still secure

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,771 miles

front undertrays damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,765 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/w (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front undertrays damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,062 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Undertrays cracked and broken but still secure

Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,061 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Undertrays cracked and broken but still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,129 miles

Offside Rear seat slow retracting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted, engine lower cover damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,219 miles

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

Front Bumper undertray damaged - not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread tearing up on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,198 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,288 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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AB51 AMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 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 AB51 AMY, 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 13 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 AB51 AMY registered?

AB51 AMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is AB51 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 AMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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