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GA12 USH

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA12 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Aug 2025 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 16,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 13,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 12,696 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,563 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jun 2023 12,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 63,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 11,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 10,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,087 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear light lenz slight damege

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,580 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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GA12 USH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 35,198 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 GA12 USH, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GA12 USH registered?

GA12 USH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2017.

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