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YY12 BXW

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,027 miles

Offside rear headlamp level sensor bracket cracked

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,684 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 40,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Passenger Belt Buckle (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,583 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY12 BXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY12 BXW, 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 YY12 BXW registered?

YY12 BXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is YY12 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 BXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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