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AB12 HAL

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 HAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 15,194 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 HAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HAL, 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 HAL registered?

AB12 HAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AB12 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 HAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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