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A12 DOB

2007 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class67,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,504 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 129,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator issue on dash but flashing rate ok

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 124,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,474 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Fail 14 Mar 2024 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,164 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,524 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Oil residue at front of front subframe.

Oil residue at gearbox.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,199 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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A12 DOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 67,664 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 A12 DOB, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 DOB registered?

A12 DOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for A12 DOB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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