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AP12 GJU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

227,346 mi
Last recorded227,346 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 227,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 219,910 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 219,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 201,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 179,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2022 179,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 160,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 160,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 141,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 141,649 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,694 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,637 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 GJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AP12 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

AP12 GJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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