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AK62 OBH

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 58,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,708 miles

Front bumper accident damage

Fail 22 Nov 2022 55,708 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front bumper accident damage

Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,437 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged, still secure

Fail 26 Nov 2021 54,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear bumpers damaged, still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,086 miles

Front bumper has accident damage, but still secure

Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,086 miles

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

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

Front bumper has accident damage, but still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,492 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

accident damage too front bumper area

Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

accident damage too front bumper area

Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,102 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 OBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

AK62 OBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AK62 OBH safe to buy?

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