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AP12 BVU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,943 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,934 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,891 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,795 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall deep but not to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,054 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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AP12 BVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP12 BVU, 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 AP12 BVU registered?

AP12 BVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AP12 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 BVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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