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AJ06 ABJ

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 ABJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn, tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 78,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,498 miles

Nearside Rear door handle temperamental doesn't always open first time

Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,498 miles

Nearside Rear door handle temperamental doesn't always open first time

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,731 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 71,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,180 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,417 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,109 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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AJ06 ABJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ06 ABJ, 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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AJ06 ABJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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