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AU12 LBG

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,631 mi
Last recorded133,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,631 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 18 Jul 2023 122,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,689 miles

both front tyres 3.5mm worn inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 78,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,219 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 34,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 9,239 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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AU12 LBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU12 LBG, 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 AU12 LBG registered?

AU12 LBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AU12 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 LBG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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