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AO12 GNU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres feathered

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,143 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Fail 20 Jan 2025 70,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 54,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes at rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre , wearing inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,387 miles

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

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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AO12 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO12 GNU, 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 AO12 GNU registered?

AO12 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AO12 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GNU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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