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AV12 BHL

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,646 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 63,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 61,485 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 61,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,566 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,591 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV12 BHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV12 BHL, 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 AV12 BHL registered?

AV12 BHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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