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AB12 AYU

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 19,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,484 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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AB12 AYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 39,170 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 AB12 AYU, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB12 AYU registered?

AB12 AYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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