2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.7L Petrol · HD10 FOT

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-06-04 with 53,572 miles, but also failed on the same date due to a non-functional nearside stop lamp. This highlights a recurring issue with brake and lighting systems. The rear brake disc has been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every MOT since 2024, and rear brake pads are wearing thin. These issues persist across multiple inspections, indicating a stable but unresolved mechanical pattern. The braking system requires urgent attention, as worn components increase the risk of failure, particularly in emergency stops. The vehicle’s low mileage (3,348 miles per year over 16 years) suggests it may have seen limited use or long periods of inactivity. While this could imply less wear on some components, the repeated brake and tyre issues contradict this. The rear tyres showed perishing in 2024, and the nearside stop lamp failure in 2024 and 2026 indicates unresolved electrical faults. The 2025 MOT also noted a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover, which could signal neglected suspension maintenance. The trend of recurring brake and lighting failures is neither improving nor worsening in severity but remains a consistent safety risk.