2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Diesel · LS63 UBT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in December 2025 at 79,184 miles, but the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair rather than proactive care. A failure just five days prior to that pass at 79,159 miles revealed a significant list of safety defects that were addressed simultaneously. While the car passed its most recent test, the history suggests that the previous owner only addressed critical faults when they threatened the MOT test result. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 10,000 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 9,400 miles in the preceding year. This low-to-average usage suggests the wear on the drivetrain and engine is minimal, though it increases the likelihood of rubber-based components perished or degraded due to age and inactivity rather than distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the driver's seat structure, as the December 2025 failure noted a collapsed seat base which indicates a serious structural weakness. The previous failure of anti-roll bar drop link dust covers suggests the suspension components are beginning the end of their life and should be checked for play or perished boots. Given that all brake pads were found below the 1.5mm limit during the December 2025 failure, the remaining life of the current pads should be verified to ensure they were not merely replaced with low-quality parts.