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AO62 DSU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,304 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 53,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,156 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 32,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,527 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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AO62 DSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 AO62 DSU, 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 AO62 DSU registered?

AO62 DSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AO62 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 DSU 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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