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AP12 EAE

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,669 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge...

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge...

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 49,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,757 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,091 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 EAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP12 EAE, 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 AP12 EAE registered?

AP12 EAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AP12 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 EAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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