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AK12 RPY

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,405 mi
Last recorded135,405 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 135,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 128,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 119,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,008 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,931 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 98,931 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 90,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 90,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,842 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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AK12 RPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK12 RPY, 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 AK12 RPY registered?

AK12 RPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AK12 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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