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YK12 WFS

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,363 mi
Last recorded149,363 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 149,363 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,702 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Pad material coming away from backing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 142,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Pad material coming away from backing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,686 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 129,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails side by side ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 124,759 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 116,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,605 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,612 miles

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

signs of overheating to offside rear brake but no binding when tested

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,635 miles

tyres starting to wear low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,436 miles

EML on.

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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YK12 WFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK12 WFS, 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 YK12 WFS registered?

YK12 WFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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