2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Petrol · AR03 ARY
2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 111,286 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AR03 ARY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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AR03 ARY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (AR03 ARY) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AR03 ARY Mileage History
- 02/08/2022111,286 mi
- 08/08/2022111,286 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CVT gearbox failureSerious
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- DPF blockage (diesel models)Moderate
The diesel particulate filter clogs quickly on short urban journeys, triggering limp mode. Regular motorway driving is needed for passive regeneration.
- Seat belt webbing frayingModerate
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