2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · FM14 TBU
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 99,685 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- 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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FM14 TBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 99,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM14 TBU 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (FM14 TBU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inooerative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FM14 TBU Mileage History
- 29/06/202373,828 mi
- 28/06/202482,988 mi+9,160 mi
- 10/06/202591,360 mi+8,372 mi
- 16/06/202699,660 mi+8,300 mi
- 19/06/202699,685 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 8,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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