2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · FH12 GWV
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 63,694 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH12 GWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 63,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FH12 GWV 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 (FH12 GWV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FH12 GWV Mileage History
- 15/06/202256,653 mi
- 19/06/202359,016 mi+2,363 mi
- 20/06/202359,017 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202461,500 mi+2,483 mi
- 20/06/202563,694 mi+2,194 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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