2012 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS1.8L DIESEL

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from structural defects to mechanical wear. The most recent test in November 2025 at 118,782 miles identified fluctuating brakes on the nearside and offside rear. While this did not result in a failure, it indicates the onset of uneven pad wear or sticking calipers. This follows a more volatile period in late 2023 where wheel defects required replacement after a failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The data shows steady usage intervals, with roughly 7,600 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,600 miles between December 2024 and November 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not sat for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber components and seals, despite the high overall age of the chassis. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the wheels and suspension assembly. The December 2023 failure due to a fractured offside rear wheel and distorted rims elsewhere suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts or suffered from neglect. You should check for hairline cracks in the alloys and bent control arms. Furthermore, the fluctuating rear brakes noted in the 2025 test require a check of the brake discs to ensure they are not thinned or warped, which will soon necessitate a replacement to maintain consistent stopping performance.