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AO12 JAU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,997 mi
Last recorded140,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 140,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 140,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,298 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 83,359 miles

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

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

Nearside rear main brake pipe rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear main brake pipe rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,298 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,360 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,883 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,698 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 JAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO12 JAU, 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

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What year was AO12 JAU registered?

AO12 JAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 JAU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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