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AD62 AKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 104,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 97,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,718 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2023 91,718 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,032 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,908 miles

both front tyres wearing low inside edges

front under tray slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,423 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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AD62 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD62 AKJ, 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 AD62 AKJ registered?

AD62 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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