2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.6L Petrol · KE13 FZF

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, with the maintenance trend showing signs of improvement following a period of recurring defects. The most recent test in November 2025 at 92,897 miles passed with no recorded defects. This indicates that the previous owner has successfully addressed the mechanical and safety issues identified in prior years, bringing the car to a clean state for its latest inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,146 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between August 2022 and November 2023, during which the car covered over 36,000 miles in just 15 months. Since that burst of use, mileage has returned to a more moderate pace of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles per annum. This high-intensity period likely explains the rapid wear observed on consumables and suspension components during the late 2023 inspection. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the 2023 test flagged a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While this was resolved, the recurring reports of uneven tyre wear across 2023 and 2024 suggest a potential history of alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that may not be fully rectified. You should check for premature scrubbing on the current set of tyres to ensure the vehicle is not tracking poorly to one side. The failure in August 2022 due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light and headlamp failure suggests a past lapse in basic electrical maintenance. Although the subsequent tests passed, the buyer must verify that the engine management system remains clear and all lighting elements function correctly. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a close look at the chassis for corrosion on structural points is also advisable, though the MOT record has not specifically flagged any structural integrity concerns.