2022 Mercedes-Benz B 1.3L Petrol · PL72 XBE

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz B-Class was conducted on 17 June 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded by the examiner. The previous test on 31 October 2025 also returned a clean pass with no advisories. Two consecutive passes without recorded defects is a positive indicator and suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a roadworthy standard at the point of testing. There is no evidence in the official record of any recurring failure points, developing defects, or deterioration trends across the testing history, which collectively points towards a stable maintenance profile. Prospective buyers should nonetheless recognise that an MOT certificate is only a snapshot of compliance on the day of inspection and does not guarantee mechanical condition between tests. The recorded mileage of 6,892 miles over a four-year ownership period equates to an annual average of roughly 1,723 miles, which is markedly low for its age. Vehicles returning such modest usage figures often fall into one of two categories: genuine light-use second cars or vehicles that have experienced prolonged periods of standing between short journeys. The MOT history does not display any mileage progression between the two recorded tests, so it is not possible to confirm from official records alone whether the vehicle has accumulated its miles gradually or has sat unused for extended intervals. Both scenarios carry distinct mechanical implications. Genuine low mileage tends to preserve drivetrain and brake wear components, whereas extended standing periods commonly accelerate degradation in unrelated areas such as brake caliper seizure, brake disc surface corrosion, and ageing of rubbers and fluids. Given the low annual mileage and the clean MOT record, physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than wear-and-tear items. Tyres warrant particular attention: even with excellent tread depth, a four-year-old vehicle may exhibit sidewall perishing, cracking, or ozone damage, particularly if kept outdoors or have experienced prolonged static loading. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries that remain in a partially discharged state from infrequent use frequently suffer reduced capacity and may fail without warning. Brake calipers and sliding pins can seize from disuse, leading to uneven pad wear and pulling under braking, so the calipers and discs should be examined for binding, surface pitting, or uneven corrosion rather than relying on pad material depth alone. Fluid servicing and mechanical integrity should also be verified independently of the MOT record, as time-based degradation is not assessed during the statutory test. Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid all degrade through age and moisture absorption irrespective of mileage; a four-year-old vehicle operating on original fluid should be regarded as overdue for replacement in line with Mercedes-Benz fixed service intervals. The service book or digital service history should be reviewed for stamped or recorded entries confirming that annual or time-based maintenance has been carried out, since low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from calendar-based servicing schedules. On a road test, the buyer should listen for suspension clonks over speed humps and uneven surfaces to detect dry or perished bushes and coil springs, check for any steering vagueness or vibration under braking which may indicate warped discs from standing corrosion, and confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start to verify that no fault codes have been suppressed prior to viewing.