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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV12CSU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model B-CLASS
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,131 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,131 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil & water mixing coming out from expansion tank heavily (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,681 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
20 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,778 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
20 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,613 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2024 26 Jun 20266 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,250 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,030 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021 26 Jun 202615 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,870 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020 26 Jun 20262 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,538 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,818 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,646 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,935 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OV12CSU was registered on 2012-05-10
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