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AR08 TON

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 TON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,924 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,949 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,329 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,255 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 31 Jan 2018 44,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,223 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 33,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,661 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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AR08 TON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR08 TON, 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 AR08 TON registered?

AR08 TON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AR08 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 TON shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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