2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · SO12 VSC
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,243 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 86,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 VSC 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 (SO12 VSC) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 VSC Mileage History
- 27/02/202374,626 mi
- 20/02/202479,133 mi+4,507 mi
- 04/03/202479,198 mi+65 mi
- 28/02/202583,893 mi+4,695 mi
- 02/03/202686,243 mi+2,350 mi
Average of roughly 3,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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