2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · DA62 XVL

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 April 2026 at 91,950 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a brief failure in early 2024. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,568 per year against the 14-year lifespan, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 78,967 miles in March 2023, 83,887 at the failed retest in March 2024, 83,956 three days later on the pass, then 88,037 in March 2025 and 91,950 in April 2026. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear. The history is sparse on advisories, with only the 9 March 2024 failure standing out, and that test logged no specific defects before the pass on 13 March 2024. The unexplained failure at 83,887 miles with no recorded defects suggests an administrative or minor non-mechanical issue rather than a structural fault, given the immediate clean pass. Still, a buyer should verify the reason for that failure through DVSA correspondence. With no advisories across five years, previous owners clearly kept the car to a basic pass standard without flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion. In person, check underside structural integrity for hidden rust, test the coil springs and calipers for binding, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition. The clean record implies light use but offers no early warning on consumables, so a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible.