2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · LP11 UGG

The vehicle shows a pattern of recurring mechanical issues, with the most recent test on 28 March 2025 indicating a pass but flagging front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the record shows intermittent failures and a series of persistent advisories regarding braking components and fluid leaks. While the vehicle passed its most recent inspection, the history reveals a cycle of consumables and components reaching the end of their service life without immediate rectification. The recorded mileage of 141,679 miles over approximately 15 years suggests an average annual use of roughly 9,445 miles. This usage level is consistent with typical domestic patterns for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history provides a relatively consistent annual record from 2020 through 2025, though the gap between the 2025 test and the current date of 31 August 2026 means the most recent certification is over 17 months old. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The April 2024 test flagged multiple issues, including corroded nearside rear brake pipes, pitted or scored rear brake discs, and worn front brake discs. These issues, combined with the 2022 advisories regarding thinning brake pads, suggest the braking hardware requires close scrutiny. The suspension also shows a history of faults, specifically regarding shock absorber fluid leaks noted in both June 2021 and June 2023, and play in the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The record also indicates a long-term presence of oil leaks, with advisories appearing in June 2023 and April 2024. Given the age and mileage, the steering rack inner joints, which showed play in June 2021, and the condition of the tyres should be verified. The corrosion noted on the rear brake pipe in 2024 warrants a check for further degradation of the hydraulic lines. buying_score: 45 risk_level: High.