2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · FV62 OPT

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 12 August 2025 at 89,638 miles, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable and improving after a minor administrative failure in the prior year. The most recent test shows no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, which suggests the vehicle entered its fourteenth year in sound mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation has been modest and consistent for a car of this age, averaging roughly 6,400 miles per year. The record shows 75,283 miles at the November 2021 test, rising to 81,642 miles by January 2023, then 89,637 miles in July 2024 and 89,638 miles by August 2025. A notable gap exists between the November 2021 and January 2023 entries, spanning fourteen months, yet only 6,359 miles were covered. The near-static 89,637 to 89,638 mile readings across the 2024 failure and 2025 pass indicate the car stood largely unused for that period, which can promote corrosion on brake calipers and underbody components through lack of movement. The July 2024 failure at 89,637 miles carries no recorded defects, pointing to a paperwork or identification discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault. The January 2023 failure at 81,642 miles is likewise logged with no defects, reinforcing that neither rejection stemmed from worn tyres, binding calipers, or failed emissions. A buyer should still verify the vehicle in person for standing-related issues such as surface rust on structural members, seized handbrake mechanisms, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. Given the sparse and clean advisory history across all five tests, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance without neglect of consumables or major assemblies. The low annual mileage and recent dormancy mean a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise underseal condition, brake freedom, and battery health over high-wear drivetrain concerns.