2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · DA12 AKP
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 67,365 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DA12 AKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 67,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DA12 AKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (DA12 AKP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DA12 AKP Mileage History
- 26/10/202355,983 mi
- 26/10/202355,983 mi
- 25/10/202462,209 mi+6,226 mi
- 27/10/202567,364 mi+5,155 mi
- 28/10/202567,365 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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