2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Petrol · DF60 VAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 106,985 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple safety defects. The trend shows a recurring failure to address tyre condition and suspension components until they reach a point of legal failure. The persistent nature of the fluctuating front service brakes across three consecutive years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when strictly mandated by an MOT result. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. The record shows steady progression over the last two years, moving from 98,843 miles in June 2023 to 102,917 miles in July 2024, and reaching 106,985 miles by June 2025. This consistent usage indicates that the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to rubber degradation, however, the low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from the age-related wear seen in the inspection reports. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components thoroughly. The history flags a worn offside suspension arm ball joint in 2023 and a split offside front drive shaft boot in 2025, indicating that the front-end components are reaching their service limit. The fluctuating front brakes have been noted since 2023, which typically indicates thinned or warped brake discs that will require replacement. Additionally, the repeated mention of perishing and damaged rear tyres suggests that the rubber compounds are aging poorly regardless of tread depth, necessitating a close check for sidewall cracking on all tyres.