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AK62 OBD

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,954 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 70,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,934 miles

Front drop links, dust covers, cracked and damp

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

Rear brake discs, corroded and pitted

Rear coil springs, corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,774 miles

Nearside Front drop link, lower dust cover damp

Offside Rear brake disc, corroded

Offside Rear tyre, cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,062 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but not protruding /

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but not protruding /

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,395 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Strong (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,682 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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AK62 OBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK62 OBD, 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 AK62 OBD registered?

AK62 OBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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