2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · HW62 HWP
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,658 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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HW62 HWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 98,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HW62 HWP 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 (HW62 HWP) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW62 HWP Mileage History
- 19/02/202479,681 mi
- 19/02/202479,681 mi
- 21/02/202588,967 mi+9,286 mi
- 28/02/202588,978 mi+11 mi
- 13/03/202698,658 mi+9,680 mi
Average of roughly 9,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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