2021 MERCEDES-BENZ B1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing mechanical wear. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 34,583 miles, the tester identified a defect regarding slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This represents a regression from the clean record in March 2025, indicating that components are now beginning to reach their service life despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over the five-year period. There is a clear gap of 7,558 miles between the February 2024 and March 2025 tests, followed by another 7,891 miles leading into the February 2026 inspection. The recurrence of tyre issues across the 2024 and 2026 tests suggests that the previous owners have deferred proactive tyre replacement until the MOT interval, leading to tyres consistently reaching the legal tread depth limit. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the play in the nearside ball joint. The advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on both front tyres in 2024 and 2026 suggests a potential alignment issue or worn bushings that require immediate attention to prevent further premature scrubbing. Given the age of the vehicle, all rubber-related suspension components and brake boots should be checked for cracking to ensure no degradation has occurred that has not yet been flagged by the tester.