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AJ12 HVD

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,211 mi
Last recorded143,211 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,211 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,207 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,543 miles

emission clean cant be tested

Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,543 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emission clean cant be tested

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,877 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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AJ12 HVD is a 2012 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 80%.

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 AJ12 HVD, 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

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What year was AJ12 HVD registered?

AJ12 HVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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