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AO12 TJV

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,460 mi
Last recorded78,460 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail, & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both & offside front, all at flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front link rod rubber starting to split

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,736 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 59,714 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,032 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 48,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,563 miles

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

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 TJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

AO12 TJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AO12 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 TJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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