2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · S23 AAL
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 112,581 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S23 AAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 112,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S23 AAL Mileage History
- 20/07/202392,500 mi
- 11/07/202498,989 mi+6,489 mi
- 11/07/202498,990 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2025106,706 mi+7,716 mi
- 29/06/2026112,581 mi+5,875 mi
Average of roughly 6,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S23 AAL 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 (S23 AAL) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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