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AJ12 YKZ

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,011 mi
Last recorded163,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 163,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 160,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 155,894 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 155,894 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 150,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 138,731 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,199 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

sidewall damage offside front tyre

under tray slightly damaged

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 YKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

AJ12 YKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 YKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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