2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Diesel · YA12 VKV
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 81,484 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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YA12 VKV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2022
- 81,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YA12 VKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (YA12 VKV) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YA12 VKV Mileage History
- 14/12/202180,635 mi
- 14/12/202180,635 mi
- 19/12/202281,484 mi+849 mi
Average of roughly 838 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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