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AU62 VKT

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,678 mi
Last recorded94,678 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,678 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 94,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,118 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 21 Nov 2024 81,114 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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 10 Jan 2023 70,773 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 51,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall been caught (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 40,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted incorrect way round (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall been caught (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,823 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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AU62 VKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU62 VKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 VKT registered?

AU62 VKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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