2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · KV12 BXR
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 38,496 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV12 BXR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 38,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV12 BXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (KV12 BXR) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV12 BXR Mileage History
- 08/04/202218,743 mi
- 21/04/202353,973 mi+35,230 mi
- 22/04/202353,973 mi
- 06/06/202538,496 mi-15,477 mi
Average of roughly 6,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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