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AJ12 OWK

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 71,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2021 48,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 42,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,475 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 OWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 OWK, 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 AJ12 OWK registered?

AJ12 OWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AJ12 OWK safe to buy?

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