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YY62 YAU

2012 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,947 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,282 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 60,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,163 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,708 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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YY62 YAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY62 YAU, 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 YY62 YAU registered?

YY62 YAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YY62 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 YAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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