2018 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.1L Diesel · KV67 WWY

An unblemished pass on the eleventh of August 2026 crowns a regulatory history that shows steady compliance, though it sits alongside earlier interventions that highlight a mix of electrical, structural setup, and fitment faults. While recent tests from January 2025 through August 2026 show no recorded defects, the earlier record includes a January 2025 failure for headlamp aim set too high on both front units, and a February 2023 test featuring a major failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp and a tyre fitted incorrectly relative to its sidewall directional instructions. Furthermore, a minor defect for a damaged windscreen was noted in February 2022, establishing that the vehicle has encountered typical wear-and-tear items requiring rectification over its lifespan rather than maintaining an entirely pristine structural record. Covering sixty-seven thousand one hundred and thirty-eight miles across roughly eight years, the vehicle accumulates an average of about eight thousand four hundred miles annually, placing its mileage profile squarely in the typical range for its age group. This steady pace of use avoids the accelerated mechanical degradation associated with high-mileage fleet operations while also steering clear of the rubber component perishing, brake disc corrosion, and battery sulfation risks that often accompany prolonged static storage. The testing cadence remains consistent year on year, ensuring that statutory safety checks have been maintained without irregular gaps or suspicious pauses in the timeline. Given the past failure involving incorrectly mounted rubber, the inspection on a test drive must prioritize a close visual and tactile check of all four tyres to confirm correct rotational or outside-edge directional fitting, alongside an assessment for uneven tread wear that could signal underlying wheel alignment or geometry issues. Listen carefully for any unusual suspension knocks or steering wander over rough UK road surfaces to ensure the front axle geometry remains true, particularly around the steering joints and wishbones. The historical headlamp aim adjustments mean the prospective buyer should verify that the forward illumination is correctly calibrated for nighttime driving, ensuring the automatic or manual leveling mechanisms operate without throwing faults on the dashboard. Check that all exterior bulbs, including the rear registration plate lamps that previously failed, illuminate correctly and that the windscreen chip noted in earlier years has not expanded or developed stress cracks under temperature fluctuations. Finally, inspect the under-tray areas during a ramp inspection if possible, ensuring that removal for servicing has not masked any concealed fluid leaks or corrosion accumulation on the chassis components.