2020 Mercedes-Benz B 1.3L Petrol · FX20 MMA

The vehicle presents a sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 30 December 2025 at 71,267 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the same day produced a failed test six miles earlier for an offside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit, indicating a minor consumable oversight rather than a systemic mechanical concern. The 2024 test at 63,400 miles flagged front tyre wear close to the legal limit and edge wear, suggesting alignment or inflation issues that appear to have been addressed by the following year. A January 2024 test at 48,121 miles noted rear brakes showing signs of heat exposure without binding, a condition that has not recurred in subsequent records. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,878 miles per year over six years is typical for this model and age, with no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data. The progression from 32,801 miles in April 2023 to 48,121 miles by January 2024 shows a steady increase of approximately 15,320 miles over nine months, consistent with regular daily use. The record is clean and well-documented, with no missing annual tests or unexplained mileage reversals. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment in person, given the recurring front tyre edge wear flagged in 2024 and the offside front tyre failure in late 2025. Uneven tyre wear patterns often point to worn tracking, incorrect camber, or deteriorated suspension bushes. The rear braking system deserves a thorough check for caliper slide pin seizure or handbrake mechanism drag, as the 2024 advisory about heat exposure suggests a historical sticking issue that may have been resolved but warrants confirmation. A road test under moderate braking will reveal any residual drag or uneven braking effort.