2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · LS09 KBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening state regarding suspension and steering components. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 85,904 miles, it carried multiple advisories that had persisted from previous years. Specifically, the offside front steering rack inner joint play and nearside front suspension arm ball joint play appeared across both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating that these mechanical faults have not been rectified despite being flagged as defects or concerns. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the January 2024 test at 83,880 miles and the January 2025 test at 85,242 miles, representing only over one thousand miles of travel. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is supported by the presence of corroded fuel pipes and structural fatigue noted in the February 2026 record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end geometry. The recurring issues with the steering rack inner joints and ball joints suggest significant wear in the steering assembly that will require immediate replacement to ensure handling precision. The distorted nearside front road wheel noted in two consecutive years is a structural defect that should be checked for impact damage or uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the corroded fuel pipes mentioned in the latest report represent a potential fire risk and a safety hazard that must be verified by a technician before purchase.