CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF62 YHK

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,480 mi
Last recorded171,480 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 171,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 171,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/94w, wearing both edges also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 161,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 152,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 23 Aug 2022 141,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,425 miles

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

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

Nearside chipped but not restricting view.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 117,218 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Rear tyres perishing and out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,499 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF62 YHK 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 66.7%.

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 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 AF62 YHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF62 YHK?

You can check the full history of AF62 YHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF62 YHK registered?

AF62 YHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YHK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF62 YHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF62 YHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.