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YY12 UVN

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,067 mi
Last recorded110,067 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,067 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 103,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,224 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen lower o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,613 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 31,613 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,640 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 UVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold 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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

YY12 UVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YY12 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 UVN 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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