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AS12 SMS

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,060 mi
Last recorded84,060 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 SMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 84,060 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 77,600 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,965 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 54,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 22,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 8,498 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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AS12 SMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AS12 SMS, 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 AS12 SMS registered?

AS12 SMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is AS12 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS12 SMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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