2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Diesel · LC16 WEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a slight decline in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its test on 31 October 2025 at 71,433 miles, it failed just one day prior at 71,431 miles due to nearside and offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This sequence suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when necessary to pass the annual inspection rather than replacing components before they failed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,143 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 4,530 miles, showing a stable usage profile. The jump of 4,514 miles between October 2024 and October 2025 maintains this low long-term average. This relatively low annual mileage often leads to age-related rubber components and bushings, which can dry out and crack over time despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer should inspect the front suspension thoroughly, specifically checking the condition of the anti-roll bar ball joints and related rubber bushings. The recent failure of dust covers indicates that dirt is entering the joints, which will lead to premature play and knocking if not monitored. The history of sidewall damage in 2022 and edge tyre wear in 2025 also suggests a potential alignment issue or worn shocks that requires a professional check to ensure the new tyres are not scrubbing off prematurely.