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YY12 BYN

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,045 mi
Last recorded114,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 105,807 miles

Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,265 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,840 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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YY12 BYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red 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 YY12 BYN, 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 YY12 BYN registered?

YY12 BYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YY12 BYN safe to buy?

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