2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · CE14 VEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding wear-related components. The most recent test in July 2026 at 68,361 miles identified issues with a pitted offside rear brake disc and a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While the car passed, the presence of these faults indicates that consumable items are being addressed only when they approach the point of failure rather than through a preventative replacement schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year, which suggests light long-term use. There is a visible gap in usage between January 2023 and January 2024, where the car covered only 202 miles in a full year. However, usage increased significantly between June 2025 and July 2026, with over 12,800 miles clocked in just thirteen months. This erratic usage can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake hardware due to vehicle standing for long periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system, as the record shows recurring issues with pitting and corrosion on brake discs across 2022, 2024, and 2026. The persistent nature of these defects suggests the vehicle may sit idle long enough for surface rust to set in. The suspension also requires a close look, particularly the anti-roll bar linkages and bushes, following the tester flagging a severely deteriorated dust cover in the most recent inspection. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit repeatedly, verifying the current tread depth and alignment patterns is essential to ensure there is no underlying geometry issue.