MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS2013 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle currently fails roadworthiness, and the MOT trend is deteriorating rather than stable or improving. In the most recent test of November 2025 at 40,878 miles, the car passed, but this was preceded by a failure on November 22, 2022, at 24,928 miles, which was followed by two more failed tests in November 2022. This sequence indicates that the mechanical condition has become progressively worse over the last two years, moving from a passing status to a failed status and then to a failed status again, confirming a worsening trend. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 3,144 miles per year, which is low for its age of approximately 13 years, suggesting the mileage is not reflecting heavy usage or rapid wear on critical components. However, the gap between the September 2023 test at 30,036 miles and the most recent November 2025 test at 40,878 miles represents a significant gap of 10,841 miles. While this gap is not excessive for a vehicle in this age class, it suggests that the vehicle has experienced a period of inactivity or maintenance that has allowed wear on the drivetrain and suspension to accumulate over the last two years, which is a sign of a lack of proactive upkeep. Consequently, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify recurring structural and mechanical faults that have worsened over the past two years. The history reveals two separate failures involving the front tyres, specifically near-side and offside tyre tears, caused by structural separation or partial failure. Furthermore, the battery is flagged as insecure and likely to fall from the carrier, indicating a critical electrical system failure. These issues, particularly the structural integrity of the tyres and the electrical condition of the battery, require immediate attention to prevent further damage to the drivetrain and suspension, which are the most likely points of failure given the worsening trend.