2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS1.5L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 08 May 2025 at 83,551 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues from previous years have been rectified. While the history shows failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean passes without advisories suggest the owner is proactive in addressing faults once identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 75,342 miles and May 2024 at 81,001 miles, the car covered 5,659 miles, followed by another 2,550 miles in the final year leading to the 2025 test. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces the stress on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid acidity. A buyer should still investigate the specific components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, as the record does not specify the exact reasons for those declines. Given the age of the B-Class, a physical inspection must focus on structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, which are common areas of concern for this model. Check the brake discs for signs of pitting and inspect the condition of the coil springs and suspension arms to ensure that age-related wear has not reached the end of their service life despite the lack of recorded advisory lines in the most recent test.