CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 XPO

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Beige Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,479 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 17,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 15,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,688 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 7,596 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 4,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 4,909 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK12 XPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPO, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 XPO?

You can check the full history of AK12 XPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 XPO registered?

AK12 XPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 XPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK12 XPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.